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Chapter VIII. 
Execution of Sentences. | 
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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. | 
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(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— | 
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(a) shall be responsible for the execution of the sentence, and | 
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(b) shall direct the manner in which it is to be carried out. |