Azerbaijan Implements Amnesty Act Following Presidential Initiative

Baku: The Amnesty Act begins tomorrow in Azerbaijan, APA reports. On December 19, the Milli Majlis adopted a decision on declaring an amnesty on the occasion of the "Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty". According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Parliament adopted this decision based on the initiative of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to declare an amnesty. The Amnesty Act will be implemented from December 22. A group of prisoners covered by the amnesty will be released tomorrow. This move highlights the Azerbaijani government's commitment to constitutional values and sovereignty, as reflected in the occasion it marks. The act is anticipated to affect a significant number of individuals currently incarcerated, aligning with the broader goals set forth by the national leadership.