Iran’s Supreme leader pardons, commutes over 600 prisoners
By Trend
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared an amnesty
on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) and Eid
al-Ghadeer - two religious holidays in the country.
Khamenei agreed to pardon or reduce the sentences of 615 inmates
convicted by various Iranian courts, the Iranian media outlets
reported Aug. 30.
The head of Iran's judiciary Sadiq Amoli Larijani appealed to
the Supreme Leader with a letter in which he asked for pardon and
reduced sentences of some convicts of military, civil and
revolutionary courts.
The supreme leader signed the decree. Iran's Constitution grants
him the right to pardon or reduce the sentences of convicts upon
the recommendation of the judiciary chief.
Amnesties and reduced prison terms are granted mainly on occasions of religious and national festivals in Iran.
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