Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025

Release of short-term prisoners on licence tied to timing of automatic early releaseS

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1(1)The Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 is modified as follows.

(2)In section 3AA(3) (further powers to release short-term prisoners), for “will have served one half of his sentence” substitute “is entitled to be released under this Part”.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 8(2)

I2Sch. para. 1 in force at 11.2.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/17, reg. 2