At the beginning of this year, Polish official Karol Nawrocki granted clemency to three individuals, which was announced by Pawel Szefernaker, the head of the Presidential Chancellery of the Republic of Poland, on February 4. The pardons were described as being for 'ordinary Poles'. The first individual was an elderly widow over 85 years old, who had sold her apartment to pay off her debts. Due to her poor health, advanced age, and expressions of remorse, she was pardoned for humanitarian reasons.

The second individual in line for clemency is a person who suffered severe health issues from a traffic accident and has been living with significant oncological problems, having stayed clear of legal conflicts for years. According to the head of the presidential office, this person is unable to serve their sentence due to their health complications. The final individual pardoned is a husband and father caring for his wife undergoing treatment for a particularly aggressive cancer, who would be devastatingly affected by a prison sentence.

The article raises the question of who will benefit from the presidential pardon next, highlighting the delicate balance between legal justice and humanitarian concerns. It suggests that the policy may extend to other public figures or individuals in similar distressing circumstances, igniting discussions about the role of presidential clemency in the Polish justice system and how it reflects societal values towards those in vulnerable situations.