Constitution of Queensland 2001
sec.36Power of Governor—relief for offender
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sec.36 Power of Governor—relief for offender
This section does not limit the operation of another Act. In relation to an offence against a law of the State, the Governor may grant the offender, in the name and on behalf of the Sovereign— a pardon, a commutation of sentence or a reprieve of execution of sentence for a period the Governor considers appropriate; or a remission of a fine, penalty, forfeiture or other consequence of conviction of the offender. The grant may be unconditional or subject to lawful conditions. (sec.36-ssec.1) This section does not limit the operation of another Act. (sec.36-ssec.2) In relation to an offence against a law of the State, the Governor may grant the offender, in the name and on behalf of the Sovereign— a pardon, a commutation of sentence or a reprieve of execution of sentence for a period the Governor considers appropriate; or a remission of a fine, penalty, forfeiture or other consequence of conviction of the offender. (sec.36-ssec.3) The grant may be unconditional or subject to lawful conditions.
- (a) a pardon, a commutation of sentence or a reprieve of execution of sentence for a period the Governor considers appropriate; or
- (b) a remission of a fine, penalty, forfeiture or other consequence of conviction of the offender.