Members of Samoa's Parliament passed a law abolishing...
Members of Samoa's Parliament passed a law abolishing the death penalty in that South Pacific country
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Members of Samoa's Parliament passed a law abolishing the death penalty in that South Pacific country.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi introduced the legislation, noting that the death penalty has done little to stop murders in the island country of 100-thousand people.
Samoa hadn't implemented the death penalty in 52 years.
The measure had the support of opposition leaders and won quick passage.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi introduced the legislation, noting that the death penalty has done little to stop murders in the island country of 100-thousand people.
Samoa hadn't implemented the death penalty in 52 years.
The measure had the support of opposition leaders and won quick passage.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: Associated Press, kpua.net website, 22/01/2004)
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