Colombia

Law No. 975, 25 July 2005 Issuing Provisions for the Reincorporation of Members of Illegal Armed Groups Who Effectively Contribute to the Attainment of National Peace, and Other Provisions for Humanitarian Accords Are Issued

CHAPTER XII

Article 70. Reduction of sentences. The persons who at the time of the entry into force of this law are serving sentences after final judgments shall have the right to a reduction in the sentence imposed by one-tenth, except for those convicted of sexual offenses, crimes against humanity, and drug-trafficking.
For the granting and setting of the benefit, the judge of enforcement of sentences and security measures shall take into account the convict’s good conduct, his or her commitment not to repeat the criminal acts, his or her cooperation with the justice system and actions to make reparation to the victims.

Keywords

Determination of sentence - national proceedings



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