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Text:PB rule 14

General provisions

14. (1)This Part of the Rules applies in any case where a decision pursuant to rule 11(2)(a) or 13(2)(a)[1] has been made, or where a notice[hearing has been ordered pursuant to a request][1] under rule 12(2) or 13(5) has been served,[1] or in any case referred to the Board under section 32(4) of the 1997 Act or under section 39(4) or 44A(2) of the 1991 Act.

(2) In relation to any case to be given consideration by a three member oral panel by virtue of rule 13(5), rule 15(1) shall have effect as if the reference to 20 weeks was a reference to 23 weeks, and rule 15(2) shall have effect as if the reference to 21 weeks was a reference to 24 weeks.

(3)The prisoner shall, within 23 weeks of the case being listed, notify the Board and the Secretary of State whether he wishes to attend the hearing.

(4) Any reference in this Part of the Rules to a panel is to a three member [an][1] oral panel.

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