Peru’s Congressional Constitution Committee approved a controversial bill that would allow statutes of limitation to apply to crimes against humanity and human rights violations — a move critics are calling a “new impunity law.” Opposition congresswoman Ruth Luque condemned the legislation, stating it is “part of the impunity promoted by Fujimorismo,” linking the effort directly to allies of former President Alberto Fujimori.
Human rights organisations have long argued that crimes against humanity are, by definition, imprescriptible under international law. The bill’s advancement through committee has drawn sharp condemnation from civil society groups and sets up a major political confrontation as it moves toward a full congressional vote.
