| A pardon was approved after a short time in cases which had little effect on society (for example, after six years where the requirement was eleven years); conversely, a pardon might not be approved in cases which had a big effect on society. |
なお、社会的に影響が小さい事件については短期でも恩赦が認められ（11年必要なケースでは6年など）、また逆に影響が大きいケースでは認められない場合があった。 |