# The Release of Short-Term Prisoners on Licence (Repeal of Age Restriction) Order 2003, Introduction: Introductory text


PRISONS
Made 6th July 2003
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House, in accordance with section 34A(6) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the power conferred on him by section 34A(5)(a) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1691/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/release-of-short-term-prisoners-on-licence-repeal-of-age-restriction-order-2003/introduction
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