Article 39: Powers of Pardon
Chapter II - The Governor·~1 min read
The Governor may, in Her Majesty's name and on Her Majesty's behalf: grant to any person convicted of any offence a pardon, either free or subject to lawful conditions; grant to any person a respite of the execution of any punishment imposed on that person for such offence; substitute a less severe form of punishment for that imposed by any sentence; or remit the whole or any part of any sentence of imprisonment or any fine, penalty or forfeiture due to the Crown.
Note: References to “Her Majesty” in this section now apply to His Majesty King Charles III by operation of the Interpretation Act 1978. The original enacted text is preserved. Learn more
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Governor's prerogative of mercy powers.