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Rabat, July 29, 2013 (MAP)
On the occasion of the Throne Day, King Mohammed VI pardoned 1,044 prisoners, including 43 for humanitarian reasons, sentenced by the different Moroccan courts, a statement by the Justice Ministry said on Monday.
One prisoner benefited from pardon over his remaining prison term, while 848 had their prison terms reduced.
One prisoner had his sentence commutated from life imprisonment to a prison sentence for a period of time.
48 prisoners were granted pardon over their imprisonment or remaining term.
17 inmates benefited from pardon over their imprisonment term while their fines were maintained.
4 inmates benefited from pardon over their prison term and fines as well.
125 prisoners had their fines annulled. Royal pardon is customary in the North African Kingdom to mark national and religious holidays.
