Overview
- Council chair Valery Fadeev said he does not expect any pardons to be issued before the New Year, noting that pardons can occur outside fixed dates.
- Eva Merkacheva’s submissions prioritize disabled people and women with children convicted once of minor, non-violent crimes.
- At a recent meeting, President Vladimir Putin asked for formal proposals and said he would examine the lists prepared by rights advocates.
- The Human Rights Council reported receiving more than 300 appeals for clemency following its session with the president.
- A recent precedent came on March 8, 2024, when Putin pardoned 52 women after related discussions with the council, and Merkacheva also advanced proposals to strengthen jury trials.