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In forcePardon, effect of
Part 19Royal Prerogative of Mercy
138 Pardon, effect of
(1)
A pardon granted in the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy has the effect of discharging the offender from the effects of the sentence imposed for the offence and of any other order made as a consequence of the offender’s conviction.
(2)
A pardon does not quash or set aside the conviction for the offence.
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