Convicts considered for pardons for Khmer New Year

[geovalin]

Mech Dara

 

Officials with the Ministry of Justice held a meeting yesterday to discuss possible clemency for almost 400 prisoners, an annual tradition that coincides with Khmer New Year, officials confirmed.

 

Among the prisoners being considered are 24 women, 77 who asked for a pardon, and around 300 who asked for reduced prison terms, ministry spokesman Kim Santepheap said.

 

“If the prisoner has demonstrated good behaviour and served two thirds of their term, then those prisoners could be pardoned,” Santepheap said. “But if the person is in prison for a crime that was brutal, or is considered a danger to society, the committee will not consider their request.”

 

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[tigermoth]

As long as no ex Khmer Rouge people are released, ever.

[sanukjim]

Oh Yes, Let them out in time to rob people taking money and gifts to their families.