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Absence from prison on compassionate, etc., grounds.
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39.— (1) The Minister may—
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(a) on compassionate grounds, or
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(b) for the purpose of assessing a prisoner’s suitability for early release or facilitating his or her re-integration into society, or
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(c) to enable a prisoner to assist in the investigation of an offence,
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order that he or she be taken to a specified person or place within the State for a specified purpose during a specified period and return at the end of that period.
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(2) The order may provide that the prisoner shall be returned to the prison forthwith if, during the period so specified—
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(a) the prisoner is not of good behaviour,
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(b) a breach of the peace involving the prisoner occurs, or
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(c) he or she attempts to escape from lawful custody or is helped by another person in so attempting.
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