The decree covers many minors as well.
Presidential Office of Iraq said today in a statement that that according to the presidential decree and coordination with the Supreme Judicial Council and the Ministries of Interior and Justice, the Ministry of Justice has begun releasing criminals and detainees on a regular basis.
He added that on the occasion of the holy Eid al-Adha, from 1/1 this year to 1/6, the number of people released reached 3,469, while the number of minors released during the period reached 313 convicts and 414 detainees.
The decision was taken under the supervision and guidance of President Dr. Latif Rashid and after a series of meetings with Fayeq Zaydan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council, the Ministries of Justice and Interior and National Security Advisor, the presidential office said.
The office added that the relevant authorities has been agreed to establish a joint electronic system to follow up the cases of criminals and release them on time.