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AMNISTIA [1 record]

Record 1 2007-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
DEF

A legal guarantee that exempts a person or group of persons from liability for criminal or political offenses.

OBS

If respected and properly applied, an amnesty can help promote the voluntary repatriation of refugees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
DEF

Garantía jurídica que exime a una persona o un grupo de personas de la responsabilidad por crímenes o delitos penales o políticos.

OBS

La amnistía puede contribuir a favorecer la repatriación voluntaria de los refugiados cuando se respeta y se aplica debidamente.

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