Amnesty bills hit loophole hurdle
Senators fear wording will favour politicians
- Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: News
The Group of 40 Senators, an anti-government faction in the Senate, has called for greater clarity in the amnesty bills for political offenders.
The group is concerned that certain aspects of the bills could be misinterpreted and be used to grant an amnesty to holders of political positions.
The amnesty bills should apply only to civilians involved in political violence, the senators said, while any politicians who were involved, such as protest leaders, must be held accountable.
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