Lebanon passes sweeping amnesty law for prisoners, wanted people

Lebanon passes sweeping amnesty law for prisoners, wanted people Lebanon's parliament on Wednesday passed a sweeping and long-awaited amnesty law that should benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind since 1991. The law, which had been a demand of various political fac

The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.

Lebanon's parliament Wednesday passed a controversial general amnesty law, a day after a majority of legislators voted to formally abolish the death penalty.

The last time Lebanon approved a similar amnesty was in 1991, when the majority of the country’s combatants and militia leadership were absolved.

Lebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law, following the abolition of the death penalty

The law aims to reduce prison overcrowding with many inmates awaiting trial for years.

The long-awaited law should benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind since 1991.

The long-awaited law should benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind since 1991.