RUSSIA : THE BILL proposed (signed ? )by Russian President Vladimir Putin and timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the adoption of Russia's constitution, will grant amnesty to first-time offenders, minors and women with small children. The two Pussy Riot members, ...., fall into the latter category. It could free as many as 20,000 to 22,000 .. " Source : http://on.mash.to/1cNnn35 GERMANY : "..Power to pardonAccording to Article 60 (2) of the Basic Law the Federal President exercises the power to pardon. .... authority to revoke or commute penal or disciplinary sentences in individual cases. ..Federal President is only responsible for dealing with certain criminal matters (e.g. e s p i o n a g e and t e r r o r i s m ) and disciplinary proceedings against federal civil servants, federal judges and soldiers. For other offences, the power to pardon lies with the federal Land which exercises jurisdiction. .. " Source : http://bit.ly/1gS8e7E