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MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 155: Clemency for elderly inmates policy

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Title Supreme Court: Clemency for elderly inmates policy

Law: Memorandum Order No. 155

Decision Date: Nov 17, 2004

A law directs three entities to submit records of inmates aged 70 and above to the Office of the President for consideration of executive clemency, aiming to provide relief and leniency to elderly inmates based on compassion and humanitarian grounds.

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Identification of Elderly Inmates for Clemency Consideration

There exists a significant population of inmates aged seventy (70) years and above currently serving sentences.
These elderly inmates are specifically identified for potential eligibility of executive clemency based on their age.

Policy of Compassion and Humanitarian Grounds

The administration adopts a policy to extend executive clemency to deserving elderly inmates.
The extension of clemency is motivated by compassion and humanitarian considerations.

Directive to Relevant Agencies for Submission of Records

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and the Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) are mandated to submit inmate records.
Only inmates aged seventy (70) years and above who are serving sentences by final judgment are to be included.
The records must be forwarded immediately to the Office of the President.

Automatic Submission for Inmates Turning Seventy

BuCor, BJMP, and BPP are required to automatically submit names of inmates upon reaching the age of seventy (70).
The corresponding records must be transmitted forthwith to the Office of the President for review.

Immediate Effectivity

The memorandum circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.
The directive is issued under the constitutional and legal powers vested in the President.

Signatories

Issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Certified by Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita.

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