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Another example of selective, arbitrary granting of pardon: UN

25 Jun 2021 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

  • Pardon weakens rule of law and undermines accountability

Presidential pardon of Duminda Silva, a former MP convicted of the murder of a fellow politician, is another example of selective, arbitrary granting of pardons that weakens rule of law and undermines accountability, the UN Human Rights Office said.