I updated the data on presidential pardons and amnesty decisions in Slovakia to cover the full period from 1993 to 2025. This dataset compiles statistics on pardon applications, granted pardons, amnesty pardons, and amnesties issued by presidents and acting heads of state. It includes a codebook and an individual tab presenting the data for each president. The data is compiled based on reporting by the Office of the President, accessible at: <https://www.prezident.sk/page/milosti-a-amnestie/>.
In Slovakia, the head of state holds the power of mercy (albeit the government can grant amnesty for administrative offences under section 90 of Act No 372/1990 Coll. on Administrative Offences), which can take the form of an individual pardon or general amnesty. Both serve as an exceptional tool to mitigate the harshness of the law.
