The power to pardon any citizen charged with any criminal offence lies with the

The power to pardon any citizen charged with any criminal offence lies with the Executive branch of government. The Executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws of the country. The President or the Governor, depending on the level of government, has the power to grant a pardon or reprieve to a person who has been convicted of a crime. This power is usually used in cases where the person has been wrongly convicted or has served a significant amount of time in prison. It is also used as a way to show mercy or compassion to an individual who has committed a crime. The legislature makes laws, the judiciary interprets laws and humang rights organizations promote and protect human rights.