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Parole Act 2002

Parole and other release from detention - Release - Procedures for certain hearings

42: Application of procedures set out in sections 43 to 50

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"Rules for the Parole Board to follow when deciding about an offender's release"

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The procedures set out in sections 43 to 50 apply to every hearing of the Board concerning an offender who is due to be released from detention on their statutory release date. You will also find these procedures apply if the offender is to be considered for parole. The Board uses these procedures to make decisions about offenders.

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Part 1Parole and other release from detention
Release: Procedures for certain hearings

42Application of procedures set out in sections 43 to 50

  1. Sections 43 to 50 apply to every hearing of the Board concerning an offender who—

  2. is due to be released from detention on his or her statutory release date; or
    1. is to be considered for parole.

        Notes
        • Section 42(b): amended, on , by section 22 of the Parole Amendment Act 2007 (2007 No 28).
        • Section 42(c): repealed, on , by section 22 of the Parole Amendment Act 2007 (2007 No 28).