Pardon

:"Clemency" redirects here. For the town, see Clemency, Luxembourg.

Pardons in Germany

The right to grant pardon in Germany lies in the office of the President (Bundespräsident), but he can transfer this power to other persons, such as the chancellor or the minister of justice.

Related Topics:
Germany - Bundespräsident

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Amnesty can only be granted by federal law.

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