The Georgian Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill of amnesty of thousands of prisoners and a legislative package against “LGBT propaganda” in their second reading, with the final vote on the bills expected by the end of the month. The amnesty bill, proposed by the ruling Georgian Dream party this year, will lead to the immediate release of approximately 1,000 convicts, while around 4,800 others will have their sentences reduced. Additionally, about 7,000 probationers will see their terms shortened by at least one year. This amnesty covers crimes committed under more than 290 articles of the criminal code and is applicable to offences committed before July 1, 2024. However, it excludes those convicted of murder, drug trafficking, sexual offences, robbery, terrorism, corruption, official misconduct, organised crime and other serious or especially serious crimes.