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In forceAmended2020 Revised Edition

Part 5B · Remission of Sentences

50E. Purpose and application

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Last amended by an amending law of 2014.

(1)

This Part makes provision for the remission of sentences for the purpose of —

(a)

encouraging good conduct and industry by prisoners who are serving their sentences; and

(b)

facilitating the rehabilitation of prisoners and their reintegration into society.

(2)

Nothing in this Part applies to prisoners committed for debt.

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