20.Brian was sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment for sexual exposure to a young child. This is a listed sexual offence. It is dealt with as follows—
Under the previous law, he would have been released on licence under section 1AA of the 1993 Act after 50% of his sentence, which means after 1 year.
Under the Act, there is no change. He continues to be released on licence after 1 year under section 1AA of the 1993 Act.
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