International Transfer of Prisoners Act 2012 Part VII — GENERAL

s 18–s 21 · 4 sections

Pardon, commutation, etc. of sentence

s 18

(1) In relation to a transfer of prisoner to Malaysia, this Act shall not restrict the power of the prescribed foreign State to grant pardon, respite or reprieve in respect of the offence committed or remission, suspension or commutation of the sentence, to the prisoner, in accordance with the laws of such prescribed foreign State. (2) Where the prescribed foreign State has notified the Minister of a decision to grant a pardon, respite or reprieve in respect of the offence committed or a remission, suspension or commutation of the sentence, to a prisoner, the Minister shall give effect to such decision. (3) In relation to a transfer of prisoner from Malaysia, this Act shall not restrict the power to grant pardon, respite or reprieve in respect of the offence committed or remission, suspension or commutation of the sentence, to the prisoner, in accordance with the laws of Malaysia.

Costs

s 19

The Minister may recover costs and expenses incurred in transferring a prisoner.

Delegation

s 20

(1) The Minister may, as he deems fit, delegate to a fit and proper person any of his powers under this Act except the power of delegation under this section. (2) A delegation under this section shall not preclude the Minister himself from exercising at any time any of the powers so delegated.

Regulations

s 21

The Minister may make such regulations as may be necessary or expedient for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act.

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Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).

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