LatviaSatversme 44 · The Satversme (Constitution)
Who has the right, according to the Constitution (Satversme), to pardon criminals whose court judgment has come into force?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kam saskaņā ar Satversmi ir tiesības apžēlot noziedzniekus, kuriem tiesas spriedums stājies spēkā?
- aThe Supreme Court (Augstākā tiesa)Augstākajai tiesai
- bThe Minister of Justice (tieslietu ministrs)Tieslietu ministram
- cThe President (Valsts prezidents)Valsts prezidentamCorrect answer
Why?
Article 45 of the Constitution (Satversme) gives the right of pardon to the President (Valsts prezidents). An amnesty, by contrast, is granted by the Parliament (Saeima).
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