Prisons Act, 1898

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 or penal servitude expires on any Sunday, Christmas Day, or Good Friday, shall be discharged on the day next preceding.

[S. 13 rep. 8 Edw. 7. c. 49 (S.L.R.).]