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Part 2SConfinement and release of prisoners

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Chapter 2SConfinement, review and release of prisoners

Prospective

Compassionate release on licenceS

27Compassionate release on licenceS

(1)Where the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that there are compassionate grounds justifying the release on licence of a prisoner, the Scottish Ministers may release the prisoner on licence.

(2)Before releasing a custody and community prisoner or a life prisoner under subsection (1) the Scottish Ministers must consult the Parole Board.

(3)The Scottish Ministers need not consult the Parole Board if it is impracticable to do so.