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Tuesday 20 August 2013

HM The King Pardons 322 Inmates On Occasion Of Youth Day

HM The King Pardons 322 Inmates On Occasion Of Youth Day

On the occasion of Youth Day, HM King Mohammed VI granted pardon to 322 convicts, a statement by the Justice Ministry said.

- 4 prisoners benefited from pardon over their remaining prison term, while 192 had their prison terms reduced.

- 2 prisoners had his sentence commutated from life imprisonment to a prison sentence for a period of time.

- 41 prisoners were granted pardon over their imprisonment term or remaining prison term.

- 6 inmates benefited from pardon over their imprisonment term while their fines were maintained.

- 2 inmates benefited from pardon over their prison term and fines as well.

- 75 prisoners had their fines annulled.

Royal pardon is customary in the North African Kingdom to mark national and religious holidays.