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Section 327 — Time of executing sentence of caning

As in force on 1 November 2022.

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327.Time of executing sentence of caning

(1)Where an accused is sentenced to caning in addition to imprisonment, the caning must not be inflicted —

(a)until after the expiry of the time within which notice of appeal may be given under this Code, or any extension of time which may be permitted under this Code; or

(b)if notice is so given, until after the determination of the appeal.

(2)The caning must be inflicted as soon as practicable after the time prescribed in subsection (1) has expired.