before the start of the meeting, we will also take an interest in the position of alexander borsukov.iven his solid law enforcement experience and current status as co-rapporteur. amnesty is a manifestation humanism on the part of the state in relation to persons who have committed a criminal offense. this gives them a chance to take the path of correction and start a new life. and most importantly, experience shows that amnesties do not affect the crime situation in the country. this year there are... 7,500 people under it, but about a third will be released; most will have their sentences reduced by a year, for example, mothers of many children who are not deprived of parental rights. the bill also covers persons who have committed crimes related to drug trafficking. this question sparked a discussion in the oval hall: is it worth taking such a step? i would like to know what guided the developers of the amnesty bill when applying this decision to individuals. convicted of crimes related to drug trafficking, proposing such innovations in the draft law, we were guided primarily by an