49 Prisoners to Receive Presidential Pardons for Independence Day - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka grants special presidential pardon to 49 inmates

The Department of Prisons in Sri Lanka has announced that a special Presidential pardon has been granted to 49 inmates in celebration of the 78th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka. Prisons Commissioner and Media Spokesperson A.C. Gajanayake stated that the pardon was granted under the powers vested in the President by Article 34 of the Constitution. It has been further clarified that the special Presidential pardon is subject to the followi…

49 Prisoners to Receive Presidential Pardons for Independence Day - LNW Lanka News Web

A total of 49 prisoners will receive special presidential pardons today in conjunction with the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. The pardons will be granted under the powers vested in the President by Article 34 of the Constitution. According to the Department of Prisons, inmates currently serving sentences will be entitled to a remission of one week for each year already served. In addition, the remaining portions of sentences impos…