# The Prison (Amendment) Rules 1987, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules amend rule 5 (remission of sentence) of the Prison Rules 1964 so as to increase from one-third to one-half the remission which may be granted in relation to sentences for a term of 12 months or less.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1256/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prison-amendment-rules-1987/note
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