In celebration of Throne Day, King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 2,476 individuals, including those in detention and others at liberty, as announced by the Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry’s press release detailed that 2,278 inmates received the royal pardon as follows:
• Pardons for fines and the remainder of prison sentences for 171 prisoners.
• Clemency on the remainder of the prison sentence for 2 prisoners.
• Reduction of prison sentences or terms of imprisonment for 2,090 inmates.
• Commutation from life to time for 15 prisoners.
Additionally, 182 individuals at liberty were granted royal pardon:
• Clemency on the prison sentence or its remainder for 45 people.
• Pardons involving prison sentences with fines for 9 people.
• Pardons for fines or their remainder for 121 people.
• Pardons on both imprisonment and fines for 7 individuals.
On this notable occasion, the King extended his grace to prisoners convicted of extremism and terrorism, following their formal renouncement of extremist ideologies and reaffirmation of loyalty to national principles and institutions. This group included 16 individuals:
• Pardons for the remaining prison sentences of 7 prisoners.
• Reduction of prison sentences for 9 prisoners.
The royal pardon tradition, renewed by King Mohammed VI on significant occasions, symbolizes Morocco’s cultural heritage of compassion and forgiveness. It stated the values of empathy and mercy, which fortify the nation’s social fabric and promote harmony.
This practice is deeply rooted in Morocco’s history of reconciliation and clemency, reflecting a sovereign gesture beyond transient circumstances or external pressures.
This benevolent act underscores the King’s personal commitment to reuniting pardoned individuals with their families, encouraging them to lead responsible lives and support the nation’s sacred causes.
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