Procedure in non-capital cases

(1) Every person in a non-capital case who desires the Governor-General in special or exceptional circumstances to consider the exercise of the prerogative of mercy in his favour shall submit a written application to the Secretary specifyingcases. (a) the offence(s) of which he was convicted; (b) the sentence awarded and the name of the sentencing court; (c) the date of conviction and sentence; (d) the special or exceptional circumstances which the applicant wishes the Council to take into consideration; and 10 Belize Constitution (e) any other information or material relevant to the case. (2) Where the applicant is in prison the Superintendent of Prisons shall, on being requested to do so, render all reasonable assistance in the preparation and submission of the application. etc.