s 59B External placement order
59B.—(1) The Minister may, if the Minister is of the view that it is more appropriate for a prisoner to serve the prisoner’s sentence in a place other than a prison, direct the Commissioner to make an external placement order in respect of the prisoner for a period not exceeding 12 months.[1/2014] (2) The Minister may direct the Commissioner to extend the duration of an external placement order for one or more times, by a period not exceeding 12 months each time.[1/2014] (3) In determining for the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) and section 59H(1) whether it is more appropriate for a prisoner to serve his or her sentence in a place other than a prison —(a) the Minister must have regard to the following factors:(i) that it is ordinarily in the public interest that prisoners serve their sentences in a prison; (ii) the threat (if any) likely to be posed by the prisoner to public safety if he or she is released or continues to be released on external placement; and (b) the Minister may have regard to the following factors:(i) the physical condition of the prisoner; (ii) the mental condition of the prisoner; (iii) any other relevant circumstances.[1/2014]