12.
Recording of pardon
Section 117 is amended
(a) in subsection (1)
(b)
(i) by repealing "or to issue any warrant for
the commutation of any sentence of death";
and
(ii)
by repealing "or warrant" where it twice
appears; and
in subsection (2), by repealing "and warrant".
Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance
13. Reference to an offence to include
attempts, etc.
Section 82(2) of the Interpretation and General Clauses
Ordinance (Cap. 1) is amended by repealing "apply to any offence for
which a sentence of death may be imposed, or".
14. Punishment of misdemeanors, including
conspiracies and incitements
Section 90(3) is repealed.
Jury Ordinance
15. Majority verdicts
Section 24 of the Jury Ordinance (Cap. 3) is amended
(a)
(b)
in subsection (3), by repealing "Subject to
subsection (4), in a criminal trail" and substituting
"In a criminal trial"; and
by repealing subsection (4).