President pardons 483 citizens

On the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a Decree “On pardoning a group of people serving a sentence in the form of deprivation of liberty, who sincerely repented of their actions and firmly embarked on the path of correction”.

By the Decree, according to paragraph 23 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 483 citizens serving sentences of imprisonment who have sincerely repented of their actions and firmly embarked on the path of correction have been pardoned.

107 of them were completely released from serving the main sentence, 275 persons were released from serving their sentence on parole, and the punishment imposed on 7 persons was replaced with a milder one. The terms of imprisonment imposed on 94 persons have been reduced.

Among those pardoned are 25 citizens of foreign countries, 32 women, 5 men over 60, 274 under 30 (including 104 minors), and 6 individuals who participated in the activities of prohibited organizations.

This event is a practical embodiment of the country’s humanism policy and the noble qualities of our people, such as generosity, condescension, nobility, and mercy.

By the Decree, responsible ministries and agencies were instructed to return pardoned persons to their families and relatives, assist them in social adaptation, involvement in work, choosing a healthy lifestyle, and taking a worthy place in society.