Part II Effect of custodial sentences

Chapter II Life sentences

F1Release at the direction of Parole Board

32ZBRelease at direction of Parole Board: timing

(1)

This section applies where the Parole Board directs the release of a life prisoner under section 28 or 32 F2(including where the High Court makes an order under section 32ZAC(1)(a) F3or (2B)(a) requiring the Secretary of State to give effect to such a direction).

(2)

The Secretary of State must give effect to the direction of the Parole Board as soon as is reasonably practicable in all the circumstances including, in particular, the need F4where the life prisoner is to be released on licence to make arrangements in connection with any conditions that are to be included in the life prisoner’s licence under this Chapter.

(3)

The duty under subsection (2) is subject to F5—

(a)

section 32ZAA(3) (suspension of duty to release prisoner pending referral to High Court or decision whether to refer), and

(b)

provision made pursuant to section 239(5C)(b) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (provision in Parole Board rules in relation to setting aside of release directions).