Part 12Sentencing

Chapter 6Release on licence

Recall after release

256Further release after recall

1

Where on a reference under section 254(3) in relation to any person, the Board does not recommend his immediate release on licence under this Chapter, the Board must either—

a

fix a date for the person’s release on licence, or

b

fix a date as the date for the next review of the person’s case by the Board.

2

Any date fixed under subsection (1)(a) or (b) must not be later than the first anniversary of the date on which the decision is taken.

3

The Board need not fix a date under subsection (1)(a) or (b) if the prisoner will fall to be released unconditionally at any time within the next 12 months.

4

Where the Board has fixed a date under subsection (1)(a), it is the duty of the Secretary of State to release him on licence on that date.

5

On a review required by subsection (1)(b) in relation to any person, the Board may—

a

recommend his immediate release on licence, or

b

fix a date under subsection (1)(a) or (b).