The Ministry of Justice is informed about the pardon of 363 convicts who declared their desire to defend the Motherland. Applications for a desire to go to the front continue to come.

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The right to apply to the prosecutor's office and the court for release from custody for service in the Armed Forces is provided for by Article 616 of the Penal Code.

" Both were released on the basis of a presidential pardon. In the military registration and enlistment office, where they applied, they were assigned military units to serve. Both died in battles with Russian invaders. For the victory shown, one of our heroes was presented to the state award "

Restrictions on pardons for grave or especially grave crimes.

Ukrainian legislation establishes restrictions on the pardon of those convicted of grave or especially grave crimes, persons who have two or more convictions for committing intentional crimes or who have served a small part of their sentence, convicted of corruption offenses and persons who drove vehicles under the influence of alcohol, drugs. They can only be pardoned in exceptional cases..

Also, domestic law does not provide legal grounds for the release of those sentenced to life imprisonment..

Recall that the third prisoner exchange took place this Saturday.. The first full exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia was held on March 24. Then, in exchange for 10 captured invaders, our side released 10 of our defenders. During the second prisoner exchange, 86 Ukrainian servicemen returned home.