Pardon under suspicion: Will the general amnesty law become a haven for the corrupt?

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[size=52]Pardon under suspicion: Will the general amnesty law become a haven for the corrupt?[/size]

[size=45]The political arena is witnessing a wide debate over the proposed general amnesty bill, amid growing fears that this law will be used as a means to release those who embezzle public funds and are corrupt and who have been involved in financial crimes over the past years.[/size]
[size=45]Many observers and activists express concern that the amnesty is an opportunity to cover up for officials who exploited their positions to commit corruption crimes, which could reinforce a culture of impunity and weaken ongoing anti-corruption efforts.[/size]
[size=45]In contrast, supporters of the law assert that its aim is to achieve national reconciliation and reduce overcrowding in prisons, stressing that corruption will not be included in this amnesty.[/size]
[size=45]The House of Representatives has finished discussing the draft law amending the second general amnesty law, but this amendment, which has sparked widespread controversy in political and popular circles, is considered by many to be a threat to the judicial system and a green light for corruption, especially with regard to crimes of stealing public money.[/size]
[size=45]Independent MP Jawad Al-Yassari confirms that there are parliamentary objections to the general amnesty law sent by the government, despite the completion of the second reading by the House of Representatives.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Yasiri says, “The presentation of the general amnesty law sent by the government for a second reading does not mean passing the law as is, as there are parliamentary objections and reservations about it, especially since the law includes unclear legal formulations, and this could be exploited to release terrorists and corrupt people, and this is something we have never accepted and will never accept.”[/size]
[size=45]He added, "After the second reading, there will be meetings by the relevant parliamentary committees to make amendments to the draft law sent, as it requires clear legal wording and the absence of any loopholes that can be exploited," stressing that "the law needs more time to pass it in the House of Representatives."[/size]
[size=45]For his part, MP Nayef Khalaf revealed that he would boycott the House of Representatives session if the House of Representatives agenda included a paragraph on the general amnesty law.[/size]
[size=45]Khalaf says, “This decision comes based on their clear position that was communicated to the Presidency of the House of Representatives in their letter No. 778 on August 6, 2024.”[/size]
[size=45]He added, "The boycott of the sessions will continue if the agenda includes a paragraph on the general amnesty law, noting that the current version of the law includes terrorists whose hands are stained with the blood of innocent Iraqis, especially members of the Yazidi ethnic group."[/size]
[size=45]Khalaf continues, “The blood of our martyrs and the rights of our victims cannot be compromised under any circumstances or justification. We will continue our firm position against passing this law that threatens the security and stability of the country.”[/size]
[size=45]It is noteworthy that political forces are exerting pressure to pass the second amendment to the general amnesty law, some of whose provisions may lead to changes in the definition of terrorism and allow the release of many.[/size]
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