Lebanon: Parliament votes a general amnesty law, debated for several years

AI justification

General amnesty risks impunity for serious crimes, undermining rule of law and accountability. | The amnesty law presents a tension between short-term social reintegration and long-term justice. While it may alleviate prison overcrowding and reduce prolonged detentions, the risk of impunity for serious crimes—particularly if applied unevenly—undermines foundational principles of accountability and equality before the law. The negative ethical implications outweigh the positives due to the potent