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Parole
action taken after the door has been closed on a convict. During parole period there is no suspension of sentence but
Penal Servitude
in duration from three years to the life of the convict. The (English) Criminal Law Consolidation Act of 1861 frequently authorise
Prerogative of mercy
The Prerogative of Mercy was frequently invoked to alter the sentence, either to obviate the necessity for the literal execution of
Imprisonment for life
applicable only in case of accused persons who have, on conviction, been sentenced to imprison-ment for a term and the Penal
Magna Carta
and as each juror might have been subjected to a conviction, it was no doubt reasonable that every one should have
Murder
(See Indian Penal Code, 1860, s. 300) Capital Punishment.--'Every person convicted of murder shall suffer death as a felon.'--(English) Offences against
Piracy
may be endangered, shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof shall suffer death as a felon. If sentence is
High Steward, Court of the Lord
The decision is by the majority, but a majority cannot convict, unless it consist of twelve or more. During a session
Special reasons
used could only means special to the accused on whom sentence is being imposed. 'Special reasons' in the context of sentencing
Pawnbroker
from the Inland Revenue Commissioners, which may be forfeited on conviction of fraud or receiving stolen goods, knowing them to be
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