HH pardons 759 inmates for Christmas

By Blessings Chibuye

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has pardoned 759 inmates to commemorate Christmas Day.

Home Affairs Minister JACK MWIIMBU has disclosed the development in Monze District, Southern Province.

Mr. MWIIMBU said among those pardoned include 712 ordinary inmates, 12 senior ones, 4 convicted females with circumstantial children and 14 foreigners.

He also revealed that 17 inmates whose sentences have been commuted are among the recipients of the Presidential prerogative of mercy.

Mr. MWIIMBU said the decision underscores President HICHILEMA’s commitment to the rehabilitation of individuals within the criminal justice system.