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Sentence Examples The death row inmate says that he's reformed and his supporters believe he deserves clemency. Her supporters have lodged a petition of mercy and are hoping the government will use its royal prerogative to grant clemency and release her. When the Prison Commission discussed the virtues of parole it invoked ideas of mercy and clemency. Despite his calls for clemency, it's not clear how he plans to keep his promise. Nine years later, after having had countless appeals and pleas for clemency rejected, Bleach, 52, is returning home. His record indicates, for instance, that he did not see his role as one of mercy, the traditional reason for clemency. I chose not to point out the negligible cost of such an economic crime to them, but continued to grovel for clemency. Members of the clemency board listen mostly in stony silence and decline even to deliberate before their vote. Personally, I'm opposed to the death penalty, but I can't understand why this person deserves it less than others who don't get clemency. Unfortunately, the law is utterly silent on how, why and when this clemency should be exercised. He expanded his mission, compiling a list of women who might be good candidates for clemency. He was freed on Friday after being granted royal clemency and immediately announced that he had been forced into confessing to the bombings. Everyone in the land is slowly coming to respect Gulliver's clemency and kindness. He is trying to raise public awareness about her plight in order to win some state-sanctioned clemency, but it might be too late. In effect, he argues that indiscriminate clemency for murderers perverts both justice and mercy. It's a proud tradition, as you know, of executive clemency that began with President Harry Truman. He would, however, have the right to grant clemency to prisoners on federal death row, which currently houses 29 men. Without a stay or clemency, Williams will be put to death at midnight Pacific Time. Given these numbers it is clear that clemency was marginal to the criminal justice system. The president can stop executions by granting executive clemency or a commutation of the sentence. Show More Sentences In general, convicts can file for clemency as many times as they want, but they have to wait a year or two between applications. I have it in my hand right now from the governor's office, as to why clemency was denied. His bid for clemency failed despite frantic lobbying by his supporters. The rapporteur was informed that the two people concerned would be treated with clemency and that charges would not be pressed. Eighth, is the government's inconsistent and rather unprincipled character reflected in its clemency policy. On the matter of clemency our first black president is not likely to be an easy touch. Johannah was devastated and put into motion a petition for clemency. We have also indicated that whether to seek clemency will be assessed on a case by case basis. On June 18, the regime publicized details and video footage of Le Cong Dinh appearing to accept guilt and to request clemency. Her case has been sent to the Amnesty and Clemency Commission twice, but her request for clemency was rejected on both occasions. Therefore the special attention and sensitiveness will be paid to the clemency of the convicted persons who are under 18 years old. Harris was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Bedford, N.Y., but was granted clemency in 1993 by Gov. Mario Cuomo. Those who have such views are of course entitled to continue to have them, but the clemency grant has nothing to do with that. The Justice Department wants lawyers to help non-violent drug offenders get clemency to leave jail. The chairs of the House and Senate intelligence committees have also said clemency should be ruled out for Snowden. Thus Athena replaces unreason with reason, and revenge with the spirit of clemency. The resulting legislation repeals the provisions of Ordinance No. 95-12 of 25 February 1995 on clemency measures. In actual practice, a certain amount of clemency was shown, depending on the type of desertion. Her refusal to just say she did it precluded her from simply saying she was sorry she did it, and she was twice denied clemency. Earlier that day, President Joseph Estrada had ruled out clemency, describing Mr Agbayani's crime as bestial. Show More Sentences The dictionary defines 'grace' as 'a special favor' or 'disposition to or an act or instance of kindness or clemency. The pattern of pardons indicates that grand larceny, for which twenty-eight women were pardoned, was the one category of offence worthy of clemency. The Government would vigorously support clemency pleas by the Australians facing the death penalty in Bali. The Board also makes pardon decisions and recommendations respecting clemency through the Royal Prerogative of Mercy. More than 300,000 people in the USA and around the world have appealed for executive clemency for Troy Davis. The Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and the Governor General all asked the Singapore Government to grant him clemency, but Singapore's Cabinet rejected their pleas today. The number of the approved applications for reduction of penalties and clemency has been 11 cases. To be noted, the courts often grant clemency in cases of the so-called honor killings. The status can be cleared only by a successful appeal or executive clemency. Having shown clear support for the Gordians, they could expect no clemency from Maximinus when he reached Rome. Does the Prime Minister not realize that the cherry-picking of cases on which to seek clemency jeopardizes the lives of any Canadians sentenced to death abroad and effectively handcuffs our diplomatic efforts? Her life was spared by the clemency of the emperor, but he visited the pomp and treasures of her palace. In the period from 1997-2000, the President of the Republic of Lithuania granted clemency to 380 imprisoned persons by pardoning them and releasing them from serving the remaining part of their terms. When it seeks clemency for Mr. Smith, we can then say that the government's actions as a matter of policy comport with its statements as a matter of principle. He already knows that his government has changed the policy and is now going to cherry-pick which Canadians for whom, as a government, they will seek clemency when a Canadian is under a death penalty in another country. Judges, kings and prophets, coming after Abraham and Moses, will plead in turn for this 'stiff-necked people' and again and again will obtain mercy and clemency for it. Therefore, I am inviting the government to announce that it is changing its policy of not seeking clemency and is reverting to the traditional Canadian policy. At the same time and to encourage the restoration of civil peace, the State has initiated clemency measures capable of providing an opportunity for terrorists who wish to become law-abiding once again. Last year, none of the 16 death-row inmates seeking commutation of their sentences could muster even a single vote for clemency from the parole board. Justice demands that the Governor of Arizona grants clemency and commutes the death sentence in a case where the courts have failed to do the right thing. Show More Sentences I am pleased that the government announced that it will seek clemency for Canadian citizen, Mohamed Kohail, under threat of the death penalty by decapitation in Saudi Arabia. After winning three delays since 2007, Davis lost his most realistic chance at last-minute clemency this week when the Georgia pardons board denied his request despite serious doubts about his guilt. Australian politicians mounted a strong bipartisan campaign against the executions of Chan and Sukumaran, pressing Indonesia for clemency through public and diplomatic channels. Seventh, any decision not to seek clemency presupposes in every instance that both a person is guilty and that the death penalty is the appropriate penalty. Since the beginning of humanity, reincarnation of the spirit has existed as a law of love and justice, and is one of the forms in which the Father has demonstrated his infinite clemency. Before examining the relevant international jurisprudence in this area, it is important to acknowledge the functions that a right to clemency, as it is sometimes called, plays within the legal system. A conviction for applying or ordering the use of torture is not subject to executive clemency, and criminal and civil liability arising therefrom are not subject to any statute of limitation. Ultimately, there is a provision for presidential clemency. All prisoners could exercise all of their rights, including being considered for conditional release or clemency, regardless of their political views and affiliation. California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made this clear when, in denying clemency for Williams, he cited the fact that Williams' 1998 book, Life in Prison, was dedicated to-among others-Mumia Abu-Jamal. When the Briton general Caractacus was captured in 50 AD, Claudius granted him clemency. On the other hand, if you preserve me safe and sound, I shall be an eternal example of your clemency. Because Caesar's clemency had resulted in his murder, the Second Triumvirate reinstated the practice of proscription, abandoned since Sulla. The Rosenbergs were sentenced to death and executed at Sing-Sing Prison on June 19, 1953, despite numerous appeals for clemency. Many states do not allow expungement, regardless of the offense, though felons can seek pardons and clemency, potentially including restoration of rights. The primary means of restoring civil rights that are lost as a result of a felony conviction are executive clemency and Expungement in the United States. Most of the British press, outraged by the stories of rape and the killings of civilians and wounded British soldiers, did not advocate clemency of any kind. The more innocent dreamed of a manumission kindly bestowed by the new Emperor as one of a number of acts of justice and clemency proper to a new reign. Nelson kept the Jacobins imprisoned and approved of a wave of further executions, refusing to intervene despite pleas for clemency from the Hamiltons and the Queen of Naples. Constantine granted some clemency, but strongly encouraged his suicide. Show More Sentences A death sentence for Kasab, seen to represent Pakistan, will be widely supported in a frenzy of righteous retribution. Presidential clemency is politically improbable. Two British citizens, Jackie Elliot and Tracy Housel, have already been executed in the US despite pleas from Mr Blair that they be granted clemency. Examples from Classical Literature Yet I forgive you all, that by this clemency I may move you to a better love and loyalty. His dismissal from the staff was a wise move, tempered by unexpected clemency. The censures of Bishop Wilson on such offences did not err on the side of clemency. The Queen's magnanimity and clemency to her traducer Jasper Judge in the same year called forth a warm eulogium. So much for Popish clemency and Jesuit lenity to the poor operative. For examples of the clemency of Augustus see Suetonius, div. Our Father, in his inexhaustible clemency, heard their prayer. Compassion, which is the same thing as clemency, causeth the love of subjects, which is the most powerful bodyguard to a prince. I did not doubt, no, I could not doubt, the king's clemency. The acts of the court little agreed with these words of clemency. But my clemency is always ready to descend upon the vanquished. Suppose the President of Kenya grants clemency to some prisoners. On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency. Find more words! 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What is the opposite of clemency? Words that rhyme with clemency What is the plural of clemency? What is the adverb for clemency? What is the adjective for clemency? What is the noun for clemency? Translations for clemency Use our Sentence Generator Nearby Words clemenceau clemence Clematis clematis Clem clem Clemens clement Clement clemente clementine Clementine 8-letter Words Starting With c cl cle clem cleme clemen clemenc