225Decision on review of parole refusal

225 Decision on review of parole refusal

225 Decision on review of parole refusal

(1) A notice under section 141(4)(b) of the Act must be sent to the governor of the correctional centre in which the offender is kept.

(2) As soon as practicable after receiving the notice, the governor must ensure that—

(a) the notice is read to the offender, and

(b) the effect of the notice is explained to the offender in language that is capable of being readily understood by the offender, and

(c) the offender’s rights concerning the Parole Authority’s decision are explained to the offender in language that is capable of being readily understood by the offender, and

(d) the notice is handed to the offender.

(3) The governor must keep a copy of the notice.

(4) The Parole Authority must send a copy of the notice to the Commissioner.