Amnesty declared in Uzbekistan, millions of offenses cancelled

On the occasion of an important date in the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a large-scale amnesty was announced in the country, reported Zamin.uz.

As part of these measures, nearly one million administrative fines are expected to be canceled. Additionally, over 16,500 citizens will be released from criminal liability and punishment, or their sentences will be significantly reduced.

This was reported by the country's official information sources. According to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, the amnesty primarily applies to individuals who have committed crimes posing low public danger and of moderate severity.

In this context, full compensation for material damage caused by the offender and the absence of a threat to society from the convicted person are taken as key criteria. For certain categories of convicts, a reduction in the remaining term of punishment is also envisaged.

Notably, for the first time in Kazakhstan's history, an administrative amnesty is also being implemented. As part of this process, it is planned to cancel fines with a total amount exceeding seventeen billion tenge.

This measure aims to improve the social situation of the population and establish legal justice. The process of canceling administrative fines is fully automated, requiring no application from citizens to any authority or submission of additional documents.

However, the amnesty does not apply to offenders in all categories. Those who have committed crimes related to corruption, terrorism, extremism, or sexual inviolability will not benefit from this relief.

Furthermore, amnesty will not be extended to individuals involved in the trafficking of narcotic substances or those who, while intoxicated, operated a vehicle and caused serious accidents. The state, through this approach, aims to ensure public safety and maintain the inevitability of punishment for serious crimes.