Subject to F1subsection (3), where a fixed-term prisonerF2, other than one to whom section 243A applies, is released on licence, the licence shall, subject to any revocation under section 254 or 255, remain in force for the remainder of his sentence.

Where a prisoner to whom section 243A applies is released on licence, the licence shall, subject to any revocation under section 254 or 255, remain in force until the date on which, but for the release, the prisoner would have served one-half of the sentence.

This is subject to subsection (3).

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F5Subsections (1) and (1A) have effect subject to F6section 263(2) (concurrent terms) F7and sections 264(3C)(a) and 264B F8... (consecutive terms) F9... .

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This section is subject to paragraphs 17, 19 and 26 of Schedule 20B (transitional cases).