Royal prerogative of mercy
...Cases Review Commission (CCRC) as an independent Crown entity to investigate possible miscarriages of justice. If the CCRC considers a miscarriage of justice may have occurred, it can refer the conviction or sentence back to the courts for a further appeal. Criminal Cases Review Commission website This function replaces the referral function formerly performed by the Governor-General under section 406 of the Crimes Act 1961. Section 406 of the Crimes Act has now been repeal...