### 68 Statutory non-parole period > > (1) The non-parole period in respect of a sentence of imprisonment is a period equal to one-half of the period of the operative sentence. > > > (2) [Subsection (1)](#GS68@Gs1@EN) does not apply in relation to – > > > > > > (a) a sentence of imprisonment for the term of the natural life of the prisoner; or > > > > > > > (b) [*\[Section 68 Subsection (2) amended by No. 17 of 2025, s. 7, Applied:20 Oct 2025\]*](/view/html/inforce/2025-10-20/act-2025-017#GS7@EN) detention in accordance with a declaration under [section 7 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2021-002#GS7@EN) [Dangerous Criminals and High Risk Offenders Act 2021](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2021-002) .

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