Belarus reports more drug sentences served under restriction of liberty
The Prosecutor General’s Office reported that restriction of liberty made up 48% of drug sentences in the previous year, with personal-use offences its most frequent application. Short custodial sentences rose from 0.14% to 3.4% of sentences. The figures covered drug offences generally and followed the 2025 expansion of sentencing options.
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The Prosecutor General’s Office reported that restriction of liberty made up 48% of drug sentences in the previous year, with personal-use offences its most frequent application. Short custodial sentences rose from 0.14% to 3.4% of sentences. The figures covered drug offences generally and followed the 2025 expansion of sentencing options.[1][2]
Sources
- sentencing practice after the 2025 reform, 23 June 2026. Belarus Prosecutor General’s Office. Public official post, 09:53 UTC; reform clauses, restriction of liberty 48% in previous year, short custody 0.14% to 3.4%; all-drug figures.
- text reproduced by Legalize Belarus, updated 27 July 2025. Belarus Criminal Code drug offence. Article 328: part 1 short custody/restriction/prison; part 2 restriction three–five or prison three–eight; parts 3–5; voluntary surrender and active assistance.