Paragraph 4

Paragraph 2 (application of early release provisions), as it applies in relation to prisoners repatriated to Scotland other than as mentioned in paragraph 3(1), is amended as follows.

In sub-paragraph (1A)(b), after “(3),” insert “ 1AB(3), ”.

After sub-paragraph (2) insert—

“(3)

If sub-paragraph (4) applies by virtue of an offence in relation to which a determinate sentence is to be served, Part 1 of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 applies to the prisoner as if that offence was within section 1AB(2) of that Act (terrorist offences carrying restricted eligibility for release on licence).

(4)

This sub-paragraph applies if the warrant specifies that the offence or any of the offences in relation to which a sentence is to be served corresponds to an offence specified in Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 1A to the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (terrorism offences carrying restricted eligibility for release on licence).

(5)

The Scottish Ministers may amend a warrant (whether issued before or after sub-paragraph (3) comes into force and whether or not the transfer it authorises has taken place) so as to specify the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (4).”