Power of Mercy Act

19. Eligibility to file a petition

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

19. Eligibility to file a petition

(1)Any person may, subject to the Constitution and this Act, petition the President, through the Committee, to exercise the power of mercy and grant any relief specified in Article 133(1) of the Constitution.

(2)Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (1), a petition shall not be permitted where—

(a)the person for whose benefit it is made, is on probation or serving a suspended sentence; or

(b)an application for any judicial remedy is pending before a court.

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Source: Kenya Law