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Criminal Justice Act 2003, Cross Heading: Early removal of prisoners liable to removal from UK is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 January 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1Early removal of prisoners liable to removal from UKU.K.

36(1)This paragraph applies to any person who—U.K.

(a)has served one-half of a sentence of imprisonment, and

(b)has not been released on licence under this Chapter.

(2)The reference in sub-paragraph (1)(a) to one-half of a sentence is—

(a)in the case of a section 85 extended sentence, a reference to one-half of the custodial term;

(b)in the case of an extended sentence imposed under section 227 or 228, a reference to one-half of the appropriate custodial term.

37(1)If a person to whom paragraph 36 applies—U.K.

(a)is liable to removal from the United Kingdom, and

(b)has not been removed from prison under section 260 during the period mentioned in subsection (1) of that section,

the Secretary of State may remove the person from prison under that section at any time after the end of that period.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) applies whether or not the Board has directed the person's release under paragraph 6, 15, 25 or 28.]

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