Baku: The Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan has announced the preparation of a list of individuals eligible for amnesty and their beneficiaries following a recent resolution. Initiated by President Ilham Aliyev, the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted a resolution on December 19, 2025, declaring an amnesty to commemorate the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty.”
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Ministry of Justice has started implementing this decision. A comprehensive list of individuals eligible for amnesty has been prepared, and the relevant structural units have been instructed to execute the decision promptly. The amnesty is expected to impact approximately 8,000 prisoners within penitentiary institutions, with around 5,000 individuals anticipated to be released. Additionally, sentences for about 3,000 prisoners will be reduced by six months.
The amnesty act will extend to more than 10,000 individuals with punishments not related to deprivation of liberty. Over 7,000 people are expected to be released from restrictions of liberty, highlighting the extensive impact of the amnesty in the field of probation. The Ministry of Justice plans to implement the decision in a phased manner, ensuring adherence to the amnesty act’s guidelines, and will provide regular updates to the public regarding its execution.
The resolution, celebrating the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty,” was adopted by the Milli Majlis today, following President Ilham Aliyev’s initiative to grant amnesty.