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and would be contrary to the common sense of the situation, since the Governor, knowing all the circumstances, is in a better position to judge whether the prerogative of mercy should be exercised in any particular case. To this must be added the further consideration that the best safeguard for a careful decision in so grave a matter is the undivided responsibility of the person who makes it. I do not, however, say that, if some exceptional case were brought to the Secretary of State's notice in which there were an indication that a miscarriage of justice had occurred, he would shut his eyes to it. The Secretary of State would communicate with the Governor as the case required. The Governor would make any further investigations which might be necessary, and would obviously not proceed with the carrying out of a sentencel if there were any real doubt about the case. It is inconceivable that, in order to prevent a miscarriage of Justice in such a case, I should have to advise His Majesty to intervene, and in practice, therefore, it is highly improbable that intervention by His Majesty on the advice of the Secretary of State would ever take place. I am convinced that to follow any other course would seriously impair the administration of justice in the Colonies.
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