4(1)An existing child detainee whose sentence under section 206 of the [F11995 Act] is for a period—S
(a)of less than four years and who, by the relevant date, has served—
(i)one-half or more of that sentence, shall be released on licence by the Secretary of State on that date;
(ii)less than one-half of that sentence, shall be so released as soon as he has served one-half of that sentence;
(b)of four years or more and who, by the relevant date, has served—
(i)two-thirds or more of that sentence, shall be released on licence by the Secretary of State on that date;
(ii)less than two-thirds of that sentence, shall be so released as soon as he has served two-thirds of that sentence.
(2)An existing child detainee detained under section 206 of the [F11995 Act] may, on the recommendation of the Parole Board made at any time, be released on licence by the Secretary of State.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 6 para. 4(1)(2) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 5, 7(2), Sch. 4 para. 86(2)