Detail of Provisions Automatic early release Short-term prisoner: domestic abuse offence
21.Connor was sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment for domestic abuse towards his partner. It is dealt with as follows—
	Under the previous law, he would have been released unconditionally under section 1(1) of the 1993 Act after 50% of his sentence, which means after 1 year.
	Under the Act, there is no change. He continues to be released unconditionally after 1 year under new section 1(1)(a).