630Presumption against release on parole in case of terrorism risk

630 Presumption against release on parole in case of terrorism risk

(1) The presumption against parole set out in subsection (2) applies to a child or young person if—

(a) the child or young person has a terrorism record; or

(b) the child or young person is charged with a terrorism or foreign incursion offence; or

(c) under section 629, the Youth Parole Board has determined that there is a risk that the child or young person will commit a terrorism or foreign incursion offence.

(2) The Youth Parole Board must not release on parole a child or young person referred to in subsection (1) unless satisfied that—

(a) in the case of a child or young person who has been convicted of a terrorism or foreign incursion offence, there are exceptional circumstances that justify making the order; or

(b) in any other case, there are compelling reasons that justify making the order.