Prison Act 1995 · Updated to 12 Dec 2025 · Part IV · Custody and Removal of Prisoners
46I. Prisoner serving parole deemed to continue serving sentence
Feedback & supportA parolee is deemed to continue serving his sentence of imprisonment during the period of parole—
sentence of imprisonment
“sentence of imprisonment” means a sentence whether served in confinement in a prison or served on parole, and includes an original sentence passed by a court as well as a sentence awarded by way of commutation;
that begins on the date of release on parole specified in the
Parole Order; and
that ends upon the expiration of his sentence of imprisonment taking into account so much of his sentence as shall remain after deducting from it such part of remission of sentence granted, or when the Parole Order is suspended or revoked.
The period of parole prescribed in subsection (1) shall be reckoned as part of the term of imprisonment.
prescribed
“prescribed” means prescribed by or under this Act and where the authority is not specified, by the Minister;