# Legislation. Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods) Order 2024

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**Created:** [20 November 2024 13:38 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-criminal-justice-act-2003-requisite-and-minimum-custodial-periods-order-2024/2966 "2024-11-20T13:38:00Z")\
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— This legislation sets out the Standard Determinate Sentences 40% Release scheme (SDS40) under which certain prisoners will be released on licence at the 40% point instead of the usual 50% point.

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Criminal\_Justice\_Act\_2003\_(Requisite\_and\_Minimum\_Custodial\_Periods)\_Order\_2024?id=201124-1338](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Criminal_Justice_Act_2003_(Requisite_and_Minimum_Custodial_Periods)_Order_2024?id=201124-1338)