Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed a decree to pardon 30 persons, who had been convicted of protest-related crimes, Report informs referring to BelTA.
“The decision is a humane gesture towards these people. They got a chance to return to normal life, family and work,” the press service emphasized. Among those pardoned are seven women and 23 men. Most of the convicts are parents of minor children.
All persons submitted for pardon were studied by the citizen readmission commission headed by Prosecutor General Andrei Shved. “All these persons have met the mandatory conditions for pardon - they filed a petition for pardon, admitted guilt, sincerely repented their deeds and promised to lead a law-abiding life,” the press service of the head of state said.
The Internal Affairs Ministry will ensure control over the fulfillment of such commitments.
Lukashenko pardons 30 more people convicted of protest-related crimes
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