The Corrections Act 2004 does not limit or affect the Royal prerogative of mercy. This means that the Act does not change the power to grant mercy. You can think of the Royal prerogative of mercy as a special power to show kindness or forgiveness in certain situations.
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196: Chief executive and Commissioner of Police may issue guidelines and instructions, or
"The boss of corrections and the Police boss can give rules and instructions to their staff."
198: Management of prisons under contract, or
"The government can hire someone to run a prison, but they need permission first."
Nothing in this Act limits or affects in any way the Royal prerogative of mercy.
