# The Release of Short-Term Prisoners on Licence (Amendment of Requisite Period) Order 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 34A(6) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
PRISONS
Made 2002
Coming into force 16th December 2002
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 34A(5)(b) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2002/0110429915/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-release-of-short-term-prisoners-on-licence-amendment-of-requisite-period-order-2002/introduction
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