The President recently pardoned 37 people who had been sentenced either to life imprisonment or murder, assault, rape, and theft among many others.
The presidential pardon legally known as the Power of Mercy by the constitution is something that is done on an advisory by a committee.
As a prisoner, you can apply either for an appeal of your case ruling or either a presidential pardon depending on the caseload.
The power of mercy or pardon can be granted in the following ways:
- Granting a free or conditional pardon to a person convicted of an offense
- Postponing is the carrying out of a punishment, either for a specified or indefinite period.
- Substituting is a less severe form of punishment.
- Remitting all or part of a punishment.
The advisory committee consists of ;
- The Attorney-General
- The Cabinet Secretary is responsible for correctional services.
- At least five other members as prescribed by an Act of Parliament, none of whom may be a State officer or in public service.
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