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Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Miscellaneous provisions - Prerogative of mercy

199: Royal prerogative of mercy

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"The law still allows the Queen to show mercy"

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You know that the law has rules to follow. The Royal prerogative of mercy is not changed by this Act. This means that the Royal prerogative of mercy still applies.

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Prerogative of mercy

199Royal prerogative of mercy

  1. Nothing in this Act shall affect the Royal prerogative of mercy.