Article 91. Advisory Committee on Prerogative of MercyAdvisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy

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91.

In briefCreates an Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the designated Minister, with the Attorney-General and three to five other appointed members.

There shall be an Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy which shall consist of-

There must be an Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy (the power to pardon or reduce a sentence), consisting of:

(a)

the Minister referred to in paragraph (2) of Article 90 of this Constitution, who shall be Chairman;

the Minister referred to in paragraph (2) of Article 90 of this Constitution, who is the Chairman;

(b)

the Attorney-General; and

(c)

not less than three or more than five other members appointed by the Governor-General.

at least three and no more than five other members appointed by the Governor-General.

Advisory Committee on Prerogative of MercyAdvisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy

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