Beirut: House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday called on joint parliamentary committees to convene at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, to continue discussions on a proposed law granting a general amnesty and exceptionally reducing prison sentences.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the meeting is part of ongoing efforts to address concerns related to the overcrowding of prisons and the rehabilitation of convicts. The proposed law has been under consideration for some time, with the aim of easing the burden on the country's penal system.
The session is expected to bring together various parliamentary groups to discuss the potential implications of the amnesty law. The focus will be on determining the categories of prisoners eligible for sentence reductions and the framework for implementing the amnesty.
The call to reconvene the joint committees highlights the importance of legislative action in addressing societal concerns and ensuring the fair treatment of individuals within the judicial system. The outcome of the discussions could have significant impacts on the prison population and broader justice reforms in the country.