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vote of confidence in the House of Commons. If I am right, the same consideration may apply now despite any differences in the individual cases and despite Bermuda's different constitutional position. it actually will I do not of course know. But there should be advantage in finding out quickly.
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For if we knew it would apply, I might be able to persuade Lois Browne-Evans to present a petition as Tacklyn's lawyer at this stage. Alternatively a body like Amnesty International might be prevailed upon to do so. In either case a reprieve could then be granted without delay before any PLP campaign here caused serious problems.
(I am assuming that such a petition could be dealt with before the application for special leave to appeal has been granted or refused: the assumption seems reasonable, given that the rules provide for the Prerogative of Mercy Committee to advise, and for the Governor to reach a decision, without delay regardless of whether such an application is made).
Yours curr Peter
GP Lloyd
Acting Governor
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