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- JULY 4, 2004IraqDEATH PENALTY
Although Britain was against the death penalty in principle...
Although Britain was against the death penalty in principle and had conveyed this to Iraq, it was not likely to intervene if the former Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein, were to be executed after a proper trial by a sovereign Government
- JULY 3, 2004IranDEATH PENALTY
The retrial of Iranian dissident Hashem Aghajari opened...
The retrial of Iranian dissident Hashem Aghajari opened in Tehran, with the hardline judiciary allowing a public hearing and all charges that could lead to the death penalty dropped
- JULY 3, 2004AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai signed a decree...
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai signed a decree permitting the death penalty for those convicted of child smuggling to use the victim's body parts
- JULY 3, 2004IndiaDEATH PENALTY
The Indian home ministry recommended rejection of the...
The Indian home ministry recommended rejection of the mercy petition filed by Dhananjay Chatterjee, sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 14 year old Kolkata schoolgirl
- JULY 3, 2004IraqDEATH PENALTY
Thousands of Shi'a Muslims chanted "Saddam must be...
Thousands of Shi'a Muslims chanted "Saddam must be executed" following Friday prayer services, while Sunnis generally ignored his court appearance - underscoring how differently each community viewed Saddam Hussein and his legacy
- JULY 2, 2004AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said executing...
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said executing Saddam Hussein won't make him a martyr and backed the death penalty for the former dictator - if that's what the Iraqi people wanted
- JULY 2, 2004ChinaDEATH PENALTY
It was reported that the China government sentenced...
It was reported that the China government sentenced to death to two Nepalese nationals and gave another 15 years' imprisonment after convicting them of drug trafficking
- JULY 2, 2004NepalDEATH PENALTY
It was reported that the China government sentenced...
It was reported that the China government sentenced to death to two Nepalese nationals and gave another 15 years' imprisonment after convicting them of drug trafficking
- JULY 2, 2004United KingdomDEATH PENALTY
British defence Secretary Geoff Hoon expressed doubts...
British defence Secretary Geoff Hoon expressed doubts about whether Saddam Hussein should face the death penalty after his trial in Baghdad
- JULY 2, 2004IraqDEATH PENALTY
Defence lawyers for Saddam Hussein said that the first...
Defence lawyers for Saddam Hussein said that the first court appearance of the ousted president was a farce in an illegal court and challenged the legitimacy of Iraq's judicial system which they said was preventing them from going to Baghdad
- JULY 2, 2004IraqDEATH PENALTY
British defence Secretary Geoff Hoon expressed doubts...
British defence Secretary Geoff Hoon expressed doubts about whether Saddam Hussein should face the death penalty after his trial in Baghdad
- JULY 2, 2004IraqDEATH PENALTY
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said executing...
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said executing Saddam Hussein won't make him a martyr and backed the death penalty for the former dictator - if that's what the Iraqi people wanted