Power to reduce penalties

In force

(1)

If, under a territory law, an offender is liable to imprisonment for life, a court may nevertheless impose a sentence of imprisonment for a stated term.

(2)

If, under a territory law, an offender is liable to imprisonment for a stated term, a court may nevertheless impose a sentence of imprisonment for a lesser term.

(3)

If, under a territory law, an offender is liable to a fine of a stated amount, a court may nevertheless make a fine order for a lesser amount.

(4)

This section—

(a)

is not limited by any other provision of this chapter; and

(b)

does not limit any discretion the court has, apart from this section, about the imposition of penalties.

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32 Power to reduce penalties