the discontinuance of the proceedings whether by entry of a
nolle prosequi or otherwise;
(b)
an order or verdict acquitting the defendant, not being an
order or verdict which is subject to appeal or review;
(c)
the quashing of his conviction for the offence except
where, under section 83E (power to order retrial) of the
Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap. 221), an order is made
that he be retried;
(d)
the grant of Her Majesty's pardon in respect of his
conviction for the offence;
• (e)
the court or magistrate sentencing or otherwise dealing
with him in respect of his conviction for the offence
without the making of a confiscation order; or
(£) the satisfaction of a confiscation order made in the
proceedings (whether by payment of the amount due under the
order or by the defendant serving imprisonment in default).
(13)
An order or verdict (including an order or verdict of
acquittal) is subject to appeal or review so long as an appeal,
further appeal or review is pending against the order or verdict; and
for this purpose an appeal, further appeal or review shall be treated
as pending (where one is competent but has not been instituted) until