Number of convictions overturned
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From: Ross Francis
Dear Andrew Little,
I have the following request to assist me in my research.
Since January 1995, how many individuals have applied for the Royal prerogative of mercy and was a pardon recommended for any of the applicants? How many applications are currently being considered?
Among those who have applied for the Royal prerogative since January 1995, how many have had their convictions overturned?
How many convictions were overturned between 2010 and 2017 (inclusive)?
Yours faithfully,
Ross Francis
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From: A Little Office (MIN)
Andrew Little
Tēnā koe Ross Francis
Official information request: Royal prerogative of mercy
I refer to your official information request of 11 October 2018 for:
" Since January 1995, how many individuals have applied for the Royal prerogative of mercy and was a pardon recommended for any of the applicants? How many applications are currently being considered?
Among those who have applied for the Royal prerogative since January 1995, how many have had their convictions overturned?
How many convictions were overturned between 2010 and 2017 (inclusive)?"
We have transferred your request to The Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). The information to which your request relates is not held by us but is believed to be held by the Ministry. In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the OIA to transfer your request.
You will hear further from the Ministry concerning your request. Please contact Official Correspondence if you have any queries by emailing: [email address].
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Good afternoon Mr Francis
Your request has been transferred to the Ministry of Justice. We will respond as soon as possible and no later than 12 November 2018, unless extended.
Regards
Antony Paltridge
Acting Communications Manager | Communication Services
Ministry of Justice
DDI: +64 4 918 8980 www.justice.govt.nz
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From: Paltridge, Antony
Good afternoon Mr Francis
Please find attached a response to your OIA request regarding the exercise
of the Royal prerogative of mercy.
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