Explanatory note

This Order prescribes the conditions for inclusion in a prisoner’s licence when he is released from prison.

Article 2 prescribes the standard conditions, which apply in the case of all prisoners released on licence, and cover matters such as residence, work and travel. These conditions are substantially the same as those included in the Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licence Conditions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3337) (“the 2003 Order”), referred to below.

Article 3 prescribes other kinds of condition which may be included in the licence if the prisoner is serving a sentence of twelve months or more, or, if he is serving a sentence of less than 12 months, the condition is required for the purpose of public protection. These conditions are different from those included in the 2003 Order. The differences reflect the fact that up until 4th April 2005 only prisoners serving a sentence of intermittent custody have had the conditions applied to them. After that date, they will also apply to prisoners serving longer sentences, and different conditions are therefore needed.

Article 4 revokes the 2003 Order, and includes a saving to ensure the continuing validity of conditions included in licences before 4th April 2005.