President David Granger has pardoned two female prisoners who were serving sentences at the New Amsterdam Prison.
According to a Ministry of the Presidency statement, the Presidential Pardon takes effect on Monday, December 23, 2019 and has been done pursuant to Articles 188, 189 and 190 of the Constitution,.
The two female inmates to be released are 19-year-old Sherryann Marks, who was charged with larceny of items and sentenced to six months in prison and 33-year-old Simone Williams, who was charged with using threatening language and sentenced to six months as well.
The statement noted that last December, the Head of State granted Presidential Pardons to three women who were serving sentences for non-violent, non-narcotic offences. Article 188 (1) (a) of the Constitution states that, “The President may grant to any person concerned in or convicted of any offence under the laws of Guyana, a pardon, either free or subject to lawful conditions”.
The statement said that conditions outlined in the Constitution were met and the Head of State had the requisite consultations with the Minister of Public Security.
