The deputy justice minister said the brutality of the men's crimes meant there was no reason to show mercy.

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All neatly crafted statements with a nod to UEFA and with perhaps a hope that they show mercy in the future.

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Many states have mandatory minimum sentences, which remove judges' discretion to show mercy, even when the circumstances of a case cry out for it.

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After this week's vote, any graceful exit she offers him will be seen as a show of mercy.

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On 29 November, during sentencing, I believe that Judge Pastor will show more mercy to Murray than did his jurors.

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Responding to prosecutors' claims that Mr. Weberman wasn't remorseful, defense attorney George Farkas told the judge his client won't show "mercy" because he is innocent.

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Overseas investors show little mercy to countries where public spending gets out of hand, the currency gets out of line, the banks are poorly supervised or companies rip off outside owners.

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Anyone who's cycled through Amsterdam will know that the Dutch show no mercy towards the amateur cyclist, often racing past them at high speed and cutting them off in between tram lines and bus stops.

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Banks have been under pressure to show an element of mercy.

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