Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 133
Power of mercy
- On a person's petition, the President may grant a pardon, postpone a punishment, substitute a less severe punishment, or remit part of a punishment.
Art. 133(1)
(1) On the petition of any person, the President may exercise a power of mercy in accordance with the advice of the Advisory Committee established under clause (2), by— (a) granting a free or conditional pardon to a person convicted of an offence; (b) postponing the carrying out of a punishment, either for a specified or indefinite period; (c) substituting a less severe form of punishment; or (d) remitting all or part of a punishment.
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Art. 133(2)
(2) There shall be an Advisory Committee on the Power of Mercy, comprising— (a) the Attorney-General; (b) the Cabinet Secretary responsible for correctional services; and (c) at least five other members as prescribed by an Act of Parliament, none of whom may be a State officer or in public service.
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- The President can forgive or reduce a punishment, on the advice of a special committee.
Art. 133(1)
(1) On the petition of any person, the President may exercise a power of mercy in accordance with the advice of the Advisory Committee established under clause (2), by— (a) granting a free or conditional pardon to a person convicted of an offence; (b) postponing the carrying out of a punishment, either for a specified or indefinite period; (c) substituting a less severe form of punishment; or (d) remitting all or part of a punishment.
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