Uzbek Senate approves amnesty proposed by president
The Uzbek Senate has adopted a resolution on amnesty that is
expected to go into effect on Thursday, December 6, Radio Liberty
reported.
President Islam Karimov put forward the proposal, which applies to
individuals convicted for minor crimes who do not pose any threat
to society, foreign nationals, women, and convicts under 18 years
of age or older than 60.
Those who receive amnesty will either be freed or their prison
terms will be reduced.
It is not clear how many convicts will be covered.
Uzbek Senator Svetlana Artykova said the amnesty is connected with
the 20th anniversary of the country's constitution.
She said that prisoners will be amnestied over the next three
months.
The constitution of Uzbekistan was adopted on December 8, 1992.
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