Release may be by parole order
27B Release may be by parole order
The release by the Governor of a person who is a Governor’s pleasure detainee may, if the Governor thinks fit, be by means of a parole order made by the Governor.
The parole order may not be made unless a report about the person has been given by the Board under section 12 or 12A.
The release date is that set by the Governor.
The parole period in the order is to be set by the Governor and must be at least 6 months and not more than 5 years.
The Minister must cause a copy of every parole order made in respect of a person described in subsection (1) and a written explanation of the circumstances giving rise to it to be tabled in each House of Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after it is made.
[Section 27B inserted: No. 41 of 2006 s. 23; amended: No. 29 of 2008 s. 39(10) ; No. 45 of 2016 s. 13.]
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