The Royal prerogative of mercy and reviews of convictions and sentences

This section of the website contains information about the Royal prerogative of mercy, reviews and annulment of convictions and sentences under Parts 2 and 7 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001, including:

• Royal prerogative of mercy
  • Remission of fines 
  • Remission of unexpired driving disqualification periods
• Reviews of convictions and sentences
  • Reviews of convictions and sentences under Part 7 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 
  • Annulments of convictions and sentences under Part 2 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001
• Extinguishment of historical homosexual convictions
• Resources and contact details
• Release of information relating to the Royal prerogative of mercy and reviews of conviction or sentence under the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001

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