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Fines Act 1996

124Royal prerogative preserved

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124 Royal prerogative preserved

Nothing in this Act limits or affects in any manner the Royal prerogative of mercy or any entitlement of a prisoner to be discharged or released from prison under any other Act.

Previous section123Remission of fines or other penalties

Next section125Abolition of imprisonment as primary enforcement action for fine default

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