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PRISON ACT 1898 - SECT 12

Calculation of term of sentence.

12.(1) In any sentence of imprisonment ... the word "month" shall, unless the
contrary is expressed, be construed as meaning "calendar month".

(2) A prisoner whose term of imprisonment ... expires on any Sunday, Christmas
Day, or Good Friday, shall be discharged on the day next preceding.


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