118 Power to reduce qualifying termE+W
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(1)The Lord Chancellor may by order substitute for the term specified in any of the following provisions—
(a)section 3(3),
(b)section 4(1)(c)(i) and (2)(b),
(c)section 15(3)(a)(ii),
(d)section 27(2)(b)(i),
(e)section 80(1)(b)(i),
(f)paragraph 1 of Schedule 1,
(g)paragraphs 4(1), 5(1) and 6(1) of Schedule 2, and
(h)paragraph 1 of Schedule 3,
such shorter term as he thinks fit.
(2)An order under this section may contain such transitional provision as the Lord Chancellor thinks fit.
(3)Before making an order under this section, the Lord Chancellor must consult such persons as he considers appropriate.