The Iraqi official gazette 'Al-Waqa'i al-Iraqiya' in its issue issued today, Thursday, December 7, 2023, published the general amnesty law. This law, passed by the Council of Representatives, aims to mitigate penalties for a wide range of individuals who committed crimes before the law's effective date. The amnesty covers individuals convicted of crimes not related to terrorism, corruption, and serious offenses. The law also provides for the possibility of releasing serving prisoners and halting prosecutions against others upon meeting certain conditions. The publication of this law in the official gazette marks the final step for its enactment and aims to strengthen national reconciliation and social cohesion in the country.
