On the occasion of King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 1,511 individuals convicted by Moroccan courts, the Ministry of Justice announced on Saturday.
According to the official statement, the pardon covers both detainees and individuals at liberty. A total of 1,305 inmates benefitted, including 72 who were pardoned for their remaining sentences, 1,229 who received sentence reductions, and four whose life sentences were commuted to fixed terms.
Among the 206 individuals at liberty, 71 had their sentences or remaining terms annulled, while 115 saw their fines canceled. The pardon also included several mixed cases, with some individuals receiving full pardons for both prison terms and fines.
Significantly, the royal gesture extended to 15 detainees convicted in cases related to extremism and terrorism. These individuals were granted clemency after expressing repentance and reaffirming their commitment to Morocco’s national values and institutions. Five received full pardons, while ten had their sentences reduced.
The royal pardon, traditionally granted during major religious holidays, reflects the King’s commitment to compassion, clemency, and national reconciliation.
