Power of Mercy Act

25. Effect of pardon

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

25. Effect of pardon

(1)Where the relief sought and granted in a petition for the exercise of power of mercy is a pardon under Article 133(1)(a) of the Constitution—

(a)such pardon shall operate as conclusive proof that the Committee and the President are satisfied that the petitioner for the pardon is deserving of the relief; and

(b)the pardon shall not be construed to be an acquittal.

(2)The chairperson may require any person having the custody or control of any judicial record of a conviction in respect of which a pardon has been granted, to deliver that record into the custody of the Committee.

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Source: Kenya Law