| |
Chapter VIII.
Execution of Sentences.
|
|
|
Sentence of death.
|
227.—(1) A sentence of death passed by a court-martial and confirmed shall not be carried out unless and until the execution of the sentence has been approved by the Government.
|
|
| |
(2) Where the execution of a sentence of death passed by a court-martial and confirmed has been approved by the Government, the confirming authority—
|
|
| |
(a) shall be responsible for the execution of the sentence, and
|
|
| |
(b) shall direct the manner in which it is to be carried out.
|
