Executive leniency allows a government leader to pardon, commute, or reduce the punishment of a convicted criminal. Pardons are the highest level of clemency and remove the conviction from a criminal record. Commutations and reductions are lower levels of clemency. The power to grant pardons is generally given to the head of government, and reasons […]
Leniency is the act of reducing a sentence for a convicted criminal. It can be seen as a virtue or weakness depending on cultural and societal norms. Judges must consider various factors before being harsh or lenient. Perpetual leniency may create a sense of permissiveness, as seen in public opinion towards celebrities and their behavior. […]
