The High Judicial Council decides to release convicts according to specific controls

Tripoli, April 09, 2023 (LANA) - The High Judicial Council issued, on Sunday, a decision to pardon convicted prisoners in accordance with the controls and conditions set by the Council.

The amnesty decision (55) for the year 2023 stipulated that the convict must have served at least half of the sentence, and it is sufficient to spend a third of the period for the convict who suffers from a chronic disease and needs special medical care, or who is over the age of sixty Gregorian years.

The amnesty decision also includes those sentenced to life, provided that the term of their sentence is not less than fifteen Gregorian years in prison, and that he has paid the value of restitution amounts and fines adjudged to the state treasury, and that he is not a habitual criminal or entered into an armed gang formation.

According to the decision, the controls and conditions of amnesty do not apply to those convicted of crimes related to terrorism, crimes against state security, retaliation and hudud crimes, those convicted of premeditated and attempted murder, beating leading to death and kidnapping, and those convicted of coercive theft unless reconciliation is reached with the victim. Convicts for drug offenses are those whose sentence exceeds five years.

According to the decision, the Public Prosecutor shall assign public lawyers, each in his jurisdiction, to coordinate with the relevant authorities regarding examining the files of the convicts, preparing statements for those included in the amnesty in accordance with the provisions of this decision, and referring any difficulties that may arise from implementing the provisions of this decision to the Supreme Judicial Council.

..(LANA)..