The institute of pardon in Criminal law of the Russian Federation

Abstract

Pardon has a long tradition in Russian law. It is an act of mercy of the President of the Republic, by which the convict is partially or completely relieved of the criminal sanction. The modern concept defines pardon as an institute of constitutional law, the right of the convict guaranteed by the Constitution, the highest legal document of the state. Pardon is a legal means of influencing execution of a criminal sanction, improving position of the convicted person and eliminating the legal consequences of conviction. The subject of this paper is the institute of pardon in the legislation of the Russian Federation. The aim of the paper is to gain knowledge about the development of the institute of pardon, and the contemporary practice of its application in the Russian Federation. Experiences of Presidential Pardon in the Russian Federation can contribute to improve the application of this institute in Serbia.

Keywords

• pardon
• criminal law
• constitution
• russian federation