Section 4 – Pardons: supplementary
20.This section provides, for the avoidance of doubt, that the pardon is symbolic and does not affect any conviction or sentence or give rise to any right, entitlement or liability.
20.This section provides, for the avoidance of doubt, that the pardon is symbolic and does not affect any conviction or sentence or give rise to any right, entitlement or liability.
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