Prerogative of mercy (Rwanda)
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The prerogative of mercy is a form of pardon
which can be exercised by the President of Rwanda
. The prerogative is one of the powers of the president defined by the Constitution of Rwanda
, which came into effect in 2003 following a national referendum.
Pardon
Clemency means the forgiveness of a crime or the cancellation of the penalty associated with it. It is a general concept that encompasses several related procedures: pardoning, commutation, remission and reprieves...
which can be exercised by the President of Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
. The prerogative is one of the powers of the president defined by the Constitution of Rwanda
Constitution of Rwanda
The Constitution of Rwanda was adopted by referendum on May 26, 2003. It replaced the older Constitution of 1991.The Constitution provides for a presidential system of government, with separation of powers between the three branches. It condemns the Rwandan Genocide in the preamble, expressing hope...
, which came into effect in 2003 following a national referendum.