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flag Belarus enacts new law softening penalties for many crimes, excepting extremism and violence.

flag Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a new law amending criminal penalties for 97 types of crimes, introducing more lenient options for 65 categories. flag The law provides for alternative sentencing for first-time offenders, women, single parents with children under 14, minors, and disabled individuals, excluding extremism and violence crimes. flag It also enhances protections for juveniles in criminal procedures and strengthens measures against cybercrime and drug trafficking. flag The law takes effect ten days after publication.

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