C3C4C5Part I Detention, Transfer and Release of Offenders
Pt. I (ss. 1-27) applied (S.) (8.10.2001) by Convention Rights (Compliance) (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 7), ss. 4, 15(2), Sch. paras. 29, 66, 67, 77 (with Sch. para. 65); S.S.I. 2001/274, art. 3(3) (and by that para. 67 as substituted (27.6.2003) by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7), ss. 39(b)(v), 89(2); S.S.I. 2003/288, art. 2, Sch.)
Pt. I (ss. 1-27) applied (S.) (8.10.2001) by 2001 asp 7, ss. 4, 5, Sch. Pt. 2 para. 29; S.S.I. 2001/274, art. 3(3)
Early release
C1C23 Power to release prisoners on compassionate grounds.
1
The Secretary of State may at any time, if satisfied that there are compassionate grounds justifying the release of a person serving a sentence of imprisonment, release him on licence.
2
Before so releasing any long-term prisoner or any life prisoner, the Secretary of State shall consult the Parole Board unless the circumstances are such as to render consultation impracticable.
3
The release of a person under subsection (1) above shall not constitute release for the purpose of a supervised release order.
Pt. I (ss. 1-27) modified (S.) (20.10.1997) by 1997 c. 48, s. 16(2)(3) (with s. 33); S.I. 1997/2323, art. 3, Sch. 1