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


PRISONS
Made 26th November 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/uksi/2002/2933/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/release-of-short-term-prisoners-on-licence-amendment-of-requisite-period-order-2002/introduction
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