Lukashenko granted amnesty to approximately 8,000 inmates, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory.
Title: Belarus's President Grants Mass Pardon to Thousands, Including Special Cases
Step aside and get comfortable, folks! Here's a lowdown on the latest bustle in Belarus that's got everyone talking. Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, just signed a law that'll set free nearly 8,000 inmates. This grand gesture is to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, according to the President's press service.
Some folks are calling this move a "humanitarian" step from Lukashenko, aimed at helping convicts reenter society.
Who's getting the keys to freedom, you ask? Minors, pregnant women, women with kids under 18, men with kids under the same, disabled persons, those affected by the Chernobyl disaster, and injured or sick military personnel are among the lucky ones. In case you're wondering, RBC Group reports that inmates with sentences of restricted or suspended freedom, not fully covered by the amnesty, will see their sentences reduced by a year.
Now, here's where things get a little tricky. The fine print states that most convicts have to meet two conditions: fully compensate for damages and gain a positive character assessment during their time behind bars. But hey, if you thought that was complex, hold onto your hats! The amnesty bill now includes a new category: convicts suffering from specific ailments. The exact nature of these illnesses remains unclear, so my advice is to keep an eye on official Belarusian government sources for updates.
The law was quickly approved by the Belarusian parliament, following Lukashenko's order for a mass amnesty in late April. In the last five years, Belarus has declared five amnesties.
But hey, hey! Let's not forget about the folks who missed the bus this time around, like those with a list of convictions, or those serving more than six years. Don't worry, they're not completely left out in the cold! Instead of serving time in open-type correctional facilities, these individuals will have their sentences replaced with milder restrictions.
There you have it, folks! Stay tuned for more updates about Belarus's amnesty and the mystery illnesses these convicts are hiding!
Some fine details worth mentioning include those not previously convicted, aged 70 or older, and those sentenced to six years or less of imprisonment, who'll have their sentences replaced with milder restrictions, without being sent to open-type correctional facilities.
- The mass pardon initiated by Belarus's President Lukashenko, announced recently, includes a wide array of individuals such as minors, pregnant women, disabled persons, those affected by the Chernobyl disaster, and injured or sick military personnel.
- In addition to the stated criteria, the amnesty bill in Belarus now covers convicts suffering from specific ailments, although the exact nature of these illnesses remains undisclosed.
- Notably, individuals who were previously convicted, aged 70 or older, and those sentenced to six years or less of imprisonment will have their sentences replaced with milder restrictions, without serving time in open-type correctional facilities.
- Despite not being eligible for the amnesty, those with multiple convictions or serving more than six years will still see a change in their sentences, as they will be spared open-type correctional facilities and instead face milder restrictions.
