Iraq's prison system has been under pressure, operating at nearly double its capacity. To address this issue, more than 19,000 inmates have been released under a new amnesty law aimed at reducing overcrowding. The law includes provisions for prisoners convicted of terrorism-related offenses, offering options for retrials especially if there are claims of torture. Enacted in January and backed by Sunni lawmakers, the amnesty reflects long-standing concerns about the disproportionate impact of anti-terror laws on Sunni communities, while halting all executions, including of former ISIL members.
The implementation of the amnesty law has led to the release of over 19,000 prisoners, significantly alleviating the burden on Iraq's overcrowded prison system.
Judicial authorities have clarified that the new law allows detainees to seek retrials if they claim their confessions were obtained through torture or coercion.
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