# Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Act 2007, Section 21: Referral to Parole Board

Status: prospective

Before the expiry of the punishment part of a prisoner's life sentence, the Scottish Ministers must refer the prisoner's case to the Parole Board.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/17/section/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/custodial-sentences-and-weapons-scotland-act-2007/section-21
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