79Matters involving convictions

79 Matters involving convictions

79 Matters involving convictions

(1) If a certificate is varied, suspended or cancelled under this Part because the holder has been convicted of an offence, the Supreme Court may, on the application of the holder, order that decision be stayed until—

(a) the end of the time to appeal against the conviction; and

(b) if an appeal is made against the conviction—the appeal is finally decided, lapses or otherwise ends.

(2) A variation, suspension or cancellation referred to in subsection (1) does not have effect during any period in respect of which the stay is in force.

(3) If a certificate is varied, suspended or cancelled under this Part because the holder has been convicted of an offence and the conviction is quashed—

(a) the variation or suspension ceases to have effect when the conviction is quashed; or

(b) the cancellation ceases to have effect when the conviction is quashed and the certificate is restored as if it had merely been suspended.