Saving and transitional provisions2
1
This article applies in any case where, in respect of a prisoner, the Scottish Ministers have, prior to the commencement of sections 27, 28 and 38 of the Act, received a recommendation from the Parole Board for Scotland for the purpose of section 22(1) of the 1989 Act4, section 1(3)5 or 7(2)6 of the 1993 Act or following consultation under section 22(7) of the 1989 Act or section 12(3)(b) of the 1993 Act.
2
Where this article applies the provisions in paragraphs (a) and (b) below shall have the effect they had prior to amendment by section 27, 28 or 38 of the Act, as the case may be, and shall continue to do so, notwithstanding such amendment, until immediately after the Scottish Ministers have made a decision in respect of the prisoner in terms of those provisions–
a
sections 22(1) and (7) of the 1989 Act; and
b
sections 1(3), 7(2) and 12(3)7 of the 1993 Act.