[F16A(1)This paragraph applies where a prisoner sentenced before the relevant date to a sentence of imprisonment for life for an offence the sentence for which is not fixed by law has been (whether before, on or after that date) released on licence under the 1989 Act.S
(2)Without prejudice to section 22(6) of the 1989 Act, in a case to which this paragraph applies, the new provisions shall apply as if the prisoner were a F2. . . life prisoner, within the meaning of section 2 of this Act, whose licence has been granted under subsection (4) of that section of this Act on his having served the [F3punishment] part of his sentence.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 6 paras. 6A, 6B inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 135; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F2Word in Sch. 6 para. 6A(2) repealed (8.10.2001) by 2001 asp 7, s. 1(7)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2001/274, art. 3(3)
F3Word in Sch. 6 para. 6A(2) substituted (8.10.2001) by 2001 asp 7, s. 1(7)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2001/274, art. 3(3)