Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 2 power to modify conferred (24.9.2012) by Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 7), ss. 2(2), 5(2); S.S.I. 2012/249, art. 2
Prospective
(1)Subsection (2) applies where the Parole Board determines under section 22(2) or 25(3) that section 22(3) does not apply in respect of a life prisoner.
(2)The Parole Board must—
(a)direct the Scottish Ministers to release the prisoner on life licence, and
(b)specify conditions to be included in the prisoner's licence.
(3)Where a direction is given under subsection (2)(a) the Scottish Ministers must release the prisoner on life licence.
(4)In the case of a determination under section 22(2) the direction must be implemented on the expiry of the punishment part of the prisoner's sentence.