Baghdad: The Parliamentary Integrity Committee has unveiled new proposals in the draft amendment to the General Amnesty Law, following several postponed voting sessions on the matter. Member of the committee, MP Abdul Amir Al-Mayah, shared insights into the discussions, revealing potential changes that could impact individuals convicted under specific legal articles. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the committee's discussions have centered on the inclusion of individuals convicted under Article 28 of the Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law within the new draft amendment. This consideration stems from the fact that most individuals accused under this article were found in possession of small quantities, typically not exceeding 6 grams or less. Al-Mayah highlighted a proposed future penalty for repeat offenders, suggesting that those who reoffend by either using or trading drugs would face a doubled penalty. In addition to drug-related cases, the committee is also addressing individuals co nvicted based on secret informant testimonies and confessions obtained under duress. Al-Mayah mentioned ongoing debates regarding the definition of terrorism as outlined in Article 4 of the Terrorism Law, which implicates anyone listed in security records as having participated in or supported terrorist activities. The proposed amendment would allow individuals convicted on secret informant charges to undergo reinvestigation. This process would begin by submitting an official request through a lawyer to the investigating judge, potentially providing a path for those previously sentenced based on such charges to seek reassessment. Article 28 of the Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law currently prescribes severe penalties, including life or temporary imprisonment and significant fines, for acts involving the possession, acquisition, or trade of narcotic substances. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives completed the second reading of the "Report and Discussion" on the draft second amendment to the General Amnesty Law No. 27 of 2016 during a session in mid-September.