PART 10CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CHAPTER 8RIGHTS OF REVIEW OF DETENTION UNDER PART 10
Powers of Tribunal as to public protection orders
231Powers of Tribunal as to public protection order without restrictions
1
This section applies where an application or reference to the Tribunal is made under this Chapter by or in respect of a person who is liable to be detained under a public protection order without restrictions.
2
The Tribunal must either—
a
discharge the person absolutely (that is, discharge the person from being liable to be detained under the order); or
b
decide not to discharge the person.
3
The Tribunal may decide as mentioned in subsection (2)(b) only if it is satisfied that the prevention of serious harm condition is met (see section 233).