Pardon for the holidays: Berlin releases prisoners early

Early Release of Prisoners in Berlin for Christmas

Every year, prisoners in Berlin can hope to be released early for Christmas, but the rules are becoming stricter.

According to the Senate Justice Administration, 70 to 80 prisoners in Berlin could benefit from the so-called Christmas amnesty this year, allowing them to celebrate Christmas in freedom.

The Christmas amnesty is also known as "Gnadenerweis".

Author's summary: Berlin releases 70-80 prisoners early for Christmas.

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Berlin.de Berlin.de — 2025-10-29

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