
1 

(1) This Order may be cited as the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 (Release of Prisoners etc.) Order 1995 and shall come into force on 1st April 1995.
(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989.
2 
The class of case specified in this Article is that of a prisoner serving a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than 10 years which was imposed upon him before 1st October 1993.
3 
In relation to the class of case specified in Article 2 above, section 22(1) and 28(1) of the Act shall each have effect subject to the modification that for the word “may” there shall be substituted the word “shall”.
Fraser of Carmyllie
Minister of State, Scottish Office
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
24th March 1995