Policy
Pardon
A pardon is an official forgiveness for a crime, which typically exempts an individual from serving a prison sentence or other punishment. It is a form of executive or royal clemency granted by a head of state or a monarch.
Why it’s in the news: Pardons are in the news due to high-profile cases involving political figures, controversial convictions, and international diplomatic relations.
Latest on Pardon
- “AI, or SI, pardon me” will give you better healthcare than Elon Musk gets, says Elon Musk
- Philippine President Marcos pardons drug convict Mary Jane Veloso
- Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
- Malaysian PM Anwar says he flagged concerns over Najib’s pardon to king
- Najib says unable to pay US$12.26m fine for house arrest pardon; assets 'not within his sole control'
- Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate
- Granting Pardon To Stephen E Buyer
- Granting Pardon to Stephen E. Buyer
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Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacyHonduras ex-president Hernandez returns home after Trump pardonFrank founder Charlie Javice is reportedly asking Trump for a pardonSam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud convictionIsaac HerzogIsrael KatzStephen E. Buyer