Explanatory Notes

Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

2008 CHAPTER 4

8 May 2008

The Act

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Sentencing
Section 31: Recall of life prisoners: abolition of requirement for recommendation by Parole Board

274.This section amends section 32 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 to remove the requirement for a Parole Board recommendation before the Secretary of State may decide whether to recall a life sentence prisoner or a prisoner serving an indeterminate sentence for public protection.