# The Release of Short-Term Prisoners on Licence (Repeal of Age Restriction) Order 2003, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends section 34A(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 so that the age restriction for early release under that section is removed. This means that short-term prisoners under the age of 18 will be eligible for release on licence under section 34A(3).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2003/0110464486/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-release-of-short-term-prisoners-on-licence-repeal-of-age-restriction-order-2003/note
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