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Chapter 19. Transitional provisions

Article 282

Prerogative of mercy re cases before Constitution

This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.

The prerogative of mercy of the President under Article 121 of this Constitution may be exercised in respect of any criminal offences committed before the coming into force of this Constitution as it may in respect of a criminal offence committed after the coming into force of this Constitution.