Distinguish between parole and intermediate sentence
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Parole is closely linked with the system of indeterminate sentence under which instead of being compelled to serve a definite term of sentence, the offender is sentenced to a minimum and a maximum period of sentence and after he has finished the minimum term, usually one-third of the maximum prescribed, he is set at liberty with or without conditions. It therefore, follows that the system of parole cannot function successfully without having indeterminate sentence.
This does not, however, mean that these two systems are identical. Indeterminate sentence carries with it an element of uncertainty about the exact period of sentence which in itself is a great punishment to the offender; while on the other hand, the system of parole serves a kind of pre-intimation to the parolee that he is nearing his final discharge.