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Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) (Scotland) Act 2018

Section 12 – Saving for Royal Pardons

45.Section 12 provides that nothing in this Act affects the Royal prerogative of mercy – that is, the common law power of the Crown to issue a pardon, commute a sentence or quash a conviction.

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