Exempt Individuals from Amnesty: Details Provided by Lawmakers
Getting Down with Kazakhstan's Amnesty Law - No Names, Just Categories!
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest buzz in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Just recently, the Mazhilis deputies welcomed a new amnesty law into the fold, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Constitution. But what about the crooks we all love to hate? Who's getting a pass and who's staying locked up?
Well, our buddy Abzal Kuspangazy, the Deputy from the Mazhilis, spilled the beans. He laid out the lowdown on certain criminal categories that will most definitely NOT experience the benevolent touch of amnesty. These deviants are hard-core offenders, like corruption kings with 624 convictions, terrorists with 294 guilty verdicts, embracers of extremism with 96 guilty parties, and torturers with a whopping 48 torture aficionados.
It's essential to note that the Parliament wants to keep this a wide-ranging affair, targeting an unlimited circle of individuals. No name-dropping here! Just categories of criminals excluded from the festivities. Another category out in the cold includes repeat offenders—those who have reoffended after serving previous prison terms.
On a happier note, the law has its heart in the right places, aiming to deliver a more compassionate criminal justice system, especially for socially vulnerable groups. Let's break it down:
- Offenders charged with minor and medium crimes can breathe a big sigh of relief as they may just walk free!
- Medium-level crimes where no damage was done or has been repaid are also in the clear.
- If you're a vulnerable citizen, you've got guaranteed entry to the amnesty party, regardless if any damage occurred.
- The law even proposes closing the books on old, unresolved minor and medium criminal cases.
- Lastly, the law offers a reduction in sentences for convicts of serious and very serious crimes, provided they've compensated their damages.
For fraudsters and embezzlers, there's a light at the end of the tunnel—a one-fifth reduction in their sentences if they've returned every stolen penny!
So, who'll be amnestied, and who will remain cuffed while the nation parties? Only time will tell! Stay tuned for future updates on high-profile cases, like Kuandyq Bishimbayev, to see if they'll receive a get-out-of-jail-free card. Keep your eyes peeled, folks!
Despite the new amnesty law in Kazakhstan, certain specific criminal categories such as corruption offenders, terrorists, extremists, and torturers will not be eligible for amnesty. Additionally, the law aims to deliver a more compassionate criminal justice system, offering amnesty for offenders charged with minor and medium crimes, vulnerable citizens, and those with unresolved minor and medium criminal cases, depending on the repayment of damages and rehabilitation.
