Pardon Power

Pardon Power

Pardon Power

In relation to the pardon power and constitutional law, Andrew Novak[1] made the following observation: The pardon power (or, the power to pardon) refers to the executive power to alter, cancel, or substitute a criminal sentence or punishment outside of the judicial branch. This power is also frequently referred to as executive clemency. The pardon power is most commonly exercised by a head of state, but it may also be exercised by or with the consultation of a government minister, a cabinet, a specially-appointed committee, or a legislature. A pardon completely exempts the individual on whom it is bestowed from the punishment the law inflicts for a crime he (…)

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Notes and References

  1. Max Planck Encyclopedia of Comparative Constitutional Law, Andrew Novak, “Pardon Power” (2018, Germany, United Kingdom)

See Also

  • Pardon power
  • Executive power
  • Amnesty

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