Justice

227 pardons for people convicted of corruption since 1996

Eva Belmonte

Aznar granted 139 and Zapatero, 62. Rajoy has issued 16 so far. The majority pardon crimes of prevarication and embezzlement.

Pardonometer

Explore all pardons

See all pardons granted in Spain since 1996. Find out how many are granted each year and convicted for what crimes.

Justice

Pardons vs. Convictions

Eva Belmonte

Juan Elosua

Perversion of justice, embezzlement and crimes against the environment: the most frequently pardoned crimes.

Pardonometer

About this project

Accountability of the pardons conceded by the Spanish Government. Through data and investigations, we analyse the use of this discretionary privilege to spark public debate around a law enacted in the XIX century.

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