Detail of Provisions Automatic early release Long-term prisoner
23.Edward was sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment for a serious assault. It is dealt with as follows—
	Under the previous law, as a long-term prisoner who was sentenced on or after 1 February 2016, he would have been released on licence under section 1(2A) of the 1993 Act 6 months before his sentence ended, if not released earlier by being granted parole, which means after 4 years and 6 months.
	Under the Act, there is no change. He continues to be released on licence after 4 years and 6 months under section 1(2A) of the 1993 Act, if not released earlier by being granted parole.