Clemency in the United Kingdom

Clemency in the United Kingdom refers to the power of the monarch or the government to reduce, commute, or pardon a criminal sentence. It is typically exercised in exceptional cases to deliver justice or mercy beyond the courts' decision. This can include shortening a prison term, freeing someone from custody, or cancelling a conviction altogether. Clemency is granted based on considerations such as new evidence, remorse, or humanitarian grounds, and is viewed as an extraordinary, discretionary act outside the criminal justice process.