The Sentencing Act 2002 does not limit or affect the Royal prerogative of mercy. You can think of the Royal prerogative of mercy as a special power that allows for mercy to be shown in certain situations. This power is not changed by the Sentencing Act 2002, as you can see when you compare it to the 1985 No 120 s 146 legislation.
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143A: Sentencing following finding or verdict of guilt on more than 1 charge, or
"What happens when you're guilty of more than one charge and get one sentence for all of them"
145: Maximum period of detention for administrative tasks, or
"How long you can be kept in court to do tasks after being sentenced"
Nothing in this Act limits or affects the Royal prerogative of mercy.
