Article 122: Pardon, amnesty

Article 122
  1. Pardons shall be granted by Royal Decree upon the recommendation of a court designated by Act of Parliament and with due regard to regulations to be laid down by or pursuant to Act of Parliament.
  2. Amnesty shall be granted by or pursuant to Act of Parliament.

Explanation

Please note: Only the Dutch-language version of the Constitution has legal effect. 

A pardon reduces or removes a sentence or measure imposed by a court. Pardons are regulated by the Pardon Act (Gratiewet). Amnesty removes the punishability of specified offences and must be granted by or pursuant to an Act of Parliament.