Cyprus Releases Convicts on Presidential Pardon to Ease Overcrowding

Both Cypriot and foreign convicts are being released from prison on Wednesday under a presidential pardon, ahead of the August 15 religious holiday, in an effort to alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities.

12 Aug, 09:55 — 12 Aug, 09:55

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Convicts released on presidential pardon to relieve overcrowding

Both Cypriots and foreigners are being released from prison on Wednesday on presidential pardon ahead of the August 15 religious holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, in an effort to relieve overcrowding. The justice ministry said those being released were minor offenders who met the criteria and had been placed on a list […]

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