SCHEDULE TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

PART 4 TRANSFERRED LIFE PRISONERS

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An existing transferred life prisoner F1such as is mentioned in paragraph 52 or 53 above may waive the entitlement to a hearing under paragraph 59 below provided—

(a)

the prisoner has had independent legal advice or has declined such advice; and

(b)

a copy in writing of the waiver is sent to the Scottish Ministers.