Rabat – HM King Mohammed VI granted pardon to 458 convicts on Eid Al-Mawlid Asharif (the birthday of the Prophet), a statement by the Ministry of Justice said on Saturday.
Eighteen prisoners benefited from a pardon over their remaining prison term, while 398 had their prison term reduced.
Sixteen prisoners were granted pardon over their imprisonment term.
Five inmates benefited from pardon over their imprisonment term while their fines were maintained.
Twenty-one prisoners had their fines annulled.
Royal pardon is customary in the North African Kingdom to mark national and religious holidays.
