Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela
TA-10-2026-0153 · P10_TA(2026)0153 · PE783.252
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- Full procedure 2026/2704
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This resolution condemns Venezuela's 'Amnesty Law' as insufficient and repressive, noting that at least 470 political prisoners remain detained and the law has been prematurely terminated.¶¶¶ It demands the unconditional release of all political prisoners, an end to repression, and judicial and electoral reforms, while insisting that human rights violators be held accountable.¶¶ It also urges the Council not to lift sanctions until meaningful steps toward democracy are taken, and calls on the EU to support these goals.¶
Key points
- Deplores the failure of the amnesty law to release all political prisoners, with at least 470 still detained under inhuman conditions, and its premature termination and discriminatory implementation.¶
- Calls for the full and unconditional release of all arbitrarily detained political prisoners and the restoration of their civil and political rights.¶
- Stresses that the amnesty law must not shield human rights violators, who must be held accountable.
- Urges the regime to end repression and reform judicial, law enforcement and electoral institutions, including closing facilities used for arbitrary detention and torture.¶
- Calls for an end to political persecution, lifting all restrictions on political prisoners, and guaranteeing safe return without reprisals.
- Recalls that international law, including the UN Charter, must be upheld under all circumstances.¶
- Reiterates that the Council should not lift sanctions on individuals responsible for human rights violations until meaningful steps toward a Venezuelan-led democratic transition are taken.¶
- Calls for the EU to do its utmost to achieve the release of political prisoners, annulment of politically motivated charges, and a credible roadmap to free and fair elections.
Who is affected
- Political prisoners in Venezuela, including military personnel, lawyers, journalists, human rights defenders, foreigners and ordinary citizens.¶
- The Venezuelan regime, which is urged to end repression and reform institutions.¶
- The Council of the EU, which is asked not to lift sanctions until conditions are met.¶