Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Prerogative of Mercy — Exercise Not Permitted Pending Final Determination of Appeal

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Prerogative of mercy cannot be exercised while an appeal to the Supreme Court is pending. The principle applies to constitutional law and criminal procedure.

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