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The Royal prerogative of mercy and reviews of convictions and sentences
This section of the website contains information about the Royal prerogative of mercy, reviews and annulment of convictions and sentences under Parts 2 and 7 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001, including:
- Royal prerogative of mercy
- Reviews of convictions and sentences
- Reviews of convictions and sentences under Part 7 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001
- Annulments of convictions and sentences under Part 2 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001
- Extinguishment of historical homosexual convictions
- Resources and contact details
- Release of information relating to the Royal prerogative of mercy and reviews of conviction or sentence under the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001
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Last updated:
31 Aug 2023
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, Department of Communities and Justice is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.
You can access our apology to the Stolen Generations.