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Australian Antarctic Territory Act 1954
13Grant of pardon, remission etc
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#### 13 Grant of pardon, remission etc
(1) The Governor‑General, acting with the advice of the Minister, by warrant under the Governor‑General’s hand, may grant to a person convicted by a court exercising criminal jurisdiction in the Territory a pardon, either free or conditional, or a remission or commutation of sentence, or a respite, for such period as the Governor‑General thinks fit, of the execution of sentence, and may remit any fine, penalty or forfeiture imposed or incurred under a law in force in the Territory.
(2) Where an offence has been committed in the Territory, or where an offence has been committed outside the Territory for which the offender may be tried in the Territory, the Governor‑General, acting with the advice of the Minister, by warrant under the Governor‑General’s hand, may grant a pardon to any accomplice who gives evidence that leads to the conviction of the principal offender or any of the principal offenders.