Clause 217 - Meaning of ''fixed-term prisoner''

Part of Criminal Justice Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 2:30 pm ar 11 Chwefror 2003.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry), Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) 2:30, 11 Chwefror 2003

I wonder whether the Minister could enlighten me. The definition of ''prison'' in clause 217(2) is

''any place where a person serving such a sentence is liable to be detained.''

What do the words ''is liable to'' mean in that context? Why does the clause not refer simply to a place where a person is detained under the terms of clause 217(1)?