Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal
The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingLebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law, following the abolition of the death penalty…
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Read the full report at ABC NewsThe legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingLebanon's parliament on Wednesday passed a general amnesty law reducing sentences for inmates and people detained for more than 12 years without charges in a bid to reduce prison overcrowding.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingLebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to do so.
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