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(1) This Scheme may be cited as the Prisoner Release Victim Information (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Scheme 2005 and shall come into force on 5th December 2005.
(2) In this Scheme “the Principal Scheme” means the Prisoner Release Victim Information (Northern Ireland) Scheme 2003.
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(1) Article 2(4) of the Principal Scheme is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs.
(2) In sub-paragraph (a) after “spouse” insert “or civil partner”.
(3) In sub-paragraph (b) after “spouse” insert “or civil partner”.
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(1) Article 4 of the Principal Scheme is amended in accordance with the following paragraphs.
(2) In paragraph (4)(b) for “charge” substitute “discharge”.
(3) In paragraph (6)(b) for “temporary release is considered” substitute “any decision referred to in Article 4(2)(c) is taken”.
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In Article 5 of the Principal Scheme paragraph (2)(c) is omitted.
Shaun Woodward
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Northern Ireland Office
8th November 2005