📘 Sentencing Amendment Act 2015
032 of 2015Assented 2 November 2015
This Act amends the Sentencing Act 1995 to clarify parole eligibility for prisoners serving translated sentences under the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983. It defines 'parole term' and 'translated sentence' within the context of interstate prisoner transfers.
Impact
Affects prisoners serving sentences transferred from other jurisdictions under the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983, clarifying their parole eligibility. It also impacts the Parole Board and the Department of Justice in administering these sentences.
Sectors
justice
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