Clemency

Over 200 convicts released since December

Nearly 400 prisoners are awaiting sentences.

Early release of child sex offender sparks outrage

Ibrahim Rasheed was an under-secretary at the president’s office.

Age-limits, clemency and tuna: excerpts from Yameen’s May 3 speech

Here are excerpts from President Abdulla Yameen’s May 3 speech, in which he defended a constitutional amendment that set age-limits of 30- 65 years for the presidency, dismissed calls to amend clemency laws to facilitate former President Mohamed Nasheed’s release, and alleged that the EU had revoked duty-free status for Maldives tuna over gay rights.

PG to appeal former president’s terrorism conviction

Citing irregularities and rights violations in the terrorism trial of former president Mohamed Nasheed, the Prosecutor General has announced today that he will appeal the criminal court’s verdict.

Nasheed’s appeal for clemency rejected

Former President Nasheed appeals for clemency

Calls grow for President Yameen to intervene, resolve political crisis

President Yameen launches MVR200 million ‘Maldives Youth Entrepreneurship Programme’

Criminal records cleared for over 2,000 youths, home minister informs parliament

President announces clemency plan for all prisoners except “extremely serious offenders”

President commutes sentences of 24 inmates

Ayyubey’s final heir calls for death sentence

Government “would consider” clemency for ex-president Nasheed following trial outcome

Sermons question presidential authority on clemency: local media

Adhaalath Party concerned over “second chance” offered to criminals in Maafushi Jail

MDP MP proposes death penalty be administered if upheld by Supreme Court

Terrorism tip-off letter sent to DRP MP, forwarded to authorities, media

Government decreases sentences of Sultan Park bombers under Clemency Act

President Grants clemency for 39 Maldivians and 10 expats

Maldives to pardon Filipino fraudsters in exchange for Climate Summit support