[255A Further release after recall: introductory]
Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c 44) | Legislation

[Further release after recall]

[255A  Further release after recall: introductory]

[(1)     This section applies for the purpose of identifying which of sections 255B and 255C governs the further release of a person who has been recalled under section 254.

(2)     The Secretary of State must, on recalling a person other than an extended sentence prisoner[, a serious terrorism prisoner or a prisoner whose case was referred to the Board under section 244ZB], consider whether the person is suitable for automatic release.

(3)     . . .

[(4)     A person is suitable for automatic release only if—]

[(a)     the person—]

[(i)     is aged 18 or over,

(ii)     is serving a sentence of less than 12 months,

(iii)     has not been recalled on account of being charged with a serious

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