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الشرق اللبنانية
Amnesty debate: Justice vs Mercy
The Lebanese law granting general amnesty, applicable to crimes committed before March 1, 2026, provides a legislative framework divided between a comprehensive pardon and specific exceptions. Its aim is to reduce prison overcrowding and promote social justice by canceling public prosecution and forgiving penalties for various categories, while excluding serious crimes such as terrorist acts, premeditated murder, treason, human trafficking, and physical and financial assaults that threaten community security and public funds. Additionally, the mandated penalties for the excluded offenses have been reduced, with personal rights of victims preserved, and the amnesty not intended to serve as permanent protection for beneficiaries, as penalties will be intensified if new crimes are committed after the law’s enactment. The duration of extended detention has also been reduced from 14 to 12 years, and procedures for calculating multiple penalties have been organized. The law emphasizes a balance between societal interests and individual rights, and its effectiveness will depend on fair and prompt implementation to ensure that the intended goals of human justice are achieved.
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