Hands Off Cain
BANGLADESH·DEATH PENALTY·JANUARY 1, 2002·1 MIN READ

On February 7, 2000, court officials confirmed that...

On February 7, 2000, court officials confirmed that more than 100 death penalty cases were awaiting confirmation

On February 7, 2000, court officials confirmed that more than 100 death penalty cases were awaiting confirmation. Under Bangladeshi law, a death penalty imposed by lower courts cannot be carried out until it is approved by the High Court.

(Sources: The Hindu, 08/02/2000)