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Should the executive have the power to pardon?
Manage episode 455164022 series 3371721
United States President Joe Biden’s recent decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden for any federal crimes he committed or may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024 has brought renewed focus on the expansive clemency powers granted to the President by the U.S. Constitution. The President’s volte-face has provoked strong condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats.
Should the executive possess clemency powers? Here we discuss the question.
Guests: Sanjay Hedge, Senior advocate based in Delhi; Alok Prasanna Kumar, Co-founder and Karnataka lead of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
Host: Aaratrika Bhaumik
Edited by Jude Francis Weston
215 Episoden
Manage episode 455164022 series 3371721
United States President Joe Biden’s recent decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden for any federal crimes he committed or may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024 has brought renewed focus on the expansive clemency powers granted to the President by the U.S. Constitution. The President’s volte-face has provoked strong condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats.
Should the executive possess clemency powers? Here we discuss the question.
Guests: Sanjay Hedge, Senior advocate based in Delhi; Alok Prasanna Kumar, Co-founder and Karnataka lead of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
Host: Aaratrika Bhaumik
Edited by Jude Francis Weston
215 Episoden
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