# Criminal Justice Act 1991, Section 35: Power to release long-term and life prisoners.

Extent: E+W

(1) After a long-term prisoner has served one-half of his sentence, the Secretary of State may, if recommended to do so by the Board, release him on licence.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/53/section/35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-1991/section-35
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