Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9)

Part 5 U.K. Safeguarding vulnerable groups, criminal records etc.

Valid from 01/10/2012

CHAPTER 4 E+W Disregarding certain convictions for buggery etc.

Effect of disregard E+W

97 Saving for Royal pardons etc. E+W

Nothing in section 96 affects any right of Her Majesty, by virtue of Her Royal prerogative or otherwise, to grant a free pardon, to quash any conviction or sentence, or to commute any sentence.