Chronological archive
July 2012
The 119 news items published by Hands Off Cain in July 2012, in chronological order.
USA - South Carolina. Joseph Ard, 41, white, who spent 11 years on South Carolina's death row, was freed from prison
USA - South Carolina. Joseph Ard, 41, white, who spent 11 years on South Carolina's death row, was freed from prison
JULY 31, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: IRANIAN FAMILY ON DRUG CHARGE SAVED FROM THE GALLOWS
Three members of an Iranian family were saved from the gallows when the High Court
JULY 31, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYTEHRAN PROTESTS AT RIYADH FOR EXECUTION OF IRANIAN NATIONALS
Iran complained to Saudi government for ignoring Judicial Accord it signed with the Islamic
- JULY 30, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Federal Court in Malaysia...
the Federal Court in Malaysia...
JULY 30, 2012ThailandDEATH PENALTYTHAILAND: DEATH SENTENCE FOR 3 EX-COPS
In Thailand, the Criminal Court handed down the death sentence for three former
JULY 30, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: SEVEN AWARDED DEATH IN HONOUR KILLING CASE
In Uttar Predesh (India) a court sentenced seven persons to gallows for killing a
- JULY 30, 2012ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
ZIMBABWE: SUPREME COURT QUASHES YOUTHFUL KILLER'S DEATH SENTENCE
In Zimbabwe, a convicted murderer had his death sentence quashed by the Supreme Court
JULY 30, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: KING SAVES MAN FROM DEATH SENTENCE
A Saudi man sentenced to death for murdering another Saudi during a fight was saved from
JULY 30, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYFOUR SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR IRAN'S BIGGEST BANK FRAUD
A Tehran court has sentenced to death four people convicted in Iran's biggest-ever banking
- JULY 30, 2012United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: HEROIN SMUGGLER SENTENCED TO DEATH
A man who swallowed 103 capsules of heroin so he could smuggle the drug into the UAE faces execution
JULY 29, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: DEATH VERDICTS RATIFIED FOR 12 TERROR CONVICTS
The Iraqi Presidency Council ratified the death penalty verdicts for 12 terror convicts, including two from other Arab countries, Iraqi official television reported.
JULY 29, 2012MaliDEATH PENALTYMALI: ISLAMISTS STONE UNMARRIED COUPLE TO DEATH
Islamists in northern Mali stoned an unmarried couple to death, the first reported sharia
- JULY 28, 2012ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. Jerry Lard, 38, white, was sentenced to death.
USA - Arkansas. Jerry Lard, 38, white, was sentenced to death.
- JULY 27, 2012KenyaDEATH PENALTY
the UN Human Rights Committee expressed regret
the UN Human Rights Committee expressed regret
- JULY 27, 2012VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Virginia adds new lethal injection drug.
USA - Virginia. Virginia adds new lethal injection drug.
JULY 27, 2012South AfricaDEATH PENALTYSOUTH AFRICA: CONSTITUTIONAL COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY RULING
In South Africa, the Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling that government can't
- JULY 27, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Richard Luce sentenced Patrick Evans, 44, white, to death
USA - Florida. Judge Richard Luce sentenced Patrick Evans, 44, white, to death
JULY 27, 2012VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD FOR GANGSTER-BUSINESSMAN
An appeals court in Quang Ninh Province in northern Vietnam upheld the death
- JULY 26, 2012GambiaDEATH PENALTY
In Gambia, Justice Emmanuel Nkea of the Special Criminal in Banjul convicted and sentenced
In Gambia, Justice Emmanuel Nkea of the Special Criminal in Banjul convicted and sentenced
- JULY 26, 2012Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
for seven years, Emmanuel Vincent shared a jail cell with son Sylvester Vincent...
for seven years, Emmanuel Vincent shared a jail cell with son Sylvester Vincent...
JULY 26, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: OFFICIAL SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR CORRUPTION
A development zone official in a south China city was sentenced to death over land-related
- JULY 25, 2012MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. A jury sentenced David Dickerson, 41, white, to death
USA - Mississippi. A jury sentenced David Dickerson, 41, white, to death
JULY 25, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: PPP STOPS EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY IN SINDH
In Pakistan, the Sindh law and prisons minister, Ayaz Soomro, announced that there will be no
- JULY 25, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: HC COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE OF THREE YOUTHS TO LIFE
In India, Madhya Pradesh High Court commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence
- JULY 24, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: TWO IRANIAN MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH
two Iranian men were sentenced to death by the High Court...
JULY 24, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQI AUTHORITIES URGED TO HALT EXECUTION OF 196 PEOPLE IN ANBAR
Amnesty International has condemned the “alarming” news that nearly 200 executions
JULY 22, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL-SHABAB EXECUTE 3 SAID TO INFORM CIA, MI6
Somalia's most powerful militant group publicly executed three of its members, saying
JULY 22, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN ISFAHAN
Three prisoners were hanged in Isfahan prison (central Iran), reported the official web site of the Iranian judiciary in the Isfahan province.
JULY 22, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: OUTGOING PRESIDENT PRATIBHA PATIL LEAVES MERCY PETITIONS OF 16 CONVICTS FOR NEW PRESIDENT
Pranab Mukherjee, a veteran from the ruling Congress party, was elected by national
JULY 21, 2012NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
In Nigeria, Chukwutem Eke, a farmer in Delta State, has been sentenced to death
- JULY 20, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran’s Supreme Court annulled the death sentence passed on...
Iran’s Supreme Court annulled the death sentence passed on...
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- JULY 20, 2012KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
USA - Kentucky - Kentucky switching to 1 drug executions under a new set of regulations filed today
USA - Kentucky - Kentucky switching to 1 drug executions under a new set of regulations filed today
JULY 20, 2012DEATH PENALTYKENTUCKY SWITCHING TO 1 DRUG EXECUTIONS
Kentucky will switch to 1 drug executions under a new set of regulations filed
- JULY 19, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CALIFORNIA (USA): DEATH PENALTY TOSSED IN KILLING OF ROCKER'S MOM
The California Supreme Court has tossed out the death sentence for John Riccardi, 76, white.
- JULY 19, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
the Somali military court publicly executed four men...
the Somali military court publicly executed four men...
JULY 19, 2012Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYPALESTINE: EU URGES HAMAS GOVERNMENT TO STOP EXECUTIONS
the EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah reiterated the EU's opposition "under all circumstances
JULY 19, 2012TunisiaDEATH PENALTYTUNISIA: OUSTED PRESIDENT BEN ALI SENTENCED AGAIN TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT
a Tunisian military court sentenced ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali to life imprisonment
JULY 19, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED FOR RAPE, MURDER
Two prisoners were hanged in two Iranian cities.
JULY 19, 2012ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: DRAFT CONSTITUTION KILLS DEATH PENALTY BUT ONLY FOR WOMEN
in Zimbabwe, the Select Committee of Parliament on the New Constitution (COPAC
JULY 19, 2012GhanaDEATH PENALTYGHANA: TWO BROTHERS SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING
Two brothers, Ayitey Tetteh and Ayitey Angmor, have been sentenced to death in Koforidua
JULY 19, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN ILAM
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Ilam (western Iran) reported the official website of the judiciary of Ilam Province.
- JULY 19, 2012New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Jersey. New Jersey Supreme Court Takes Lead on Eyewitness Identification Errors
USA - New Jersey. New Jersey Supreme Court Takes Lead on Eyewitness Identification Errors
JULY 19, 2012CaliforniaDEATH PENALTYUSA - California. The California Supreme Court has tossed out the death sentence for John Riccardi, 76, white
USA - California. The California Supreme Court has tossed out the death sentence for John Riccardi, 76, white
JULY 19, 2012SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTYSWISS GOVT WANTS TO END DEATH PENALTY EVERYWHERE
The Swiss government has reaffirmed its commitment toward seeking the abolition of the
JULY 18, 2012Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYPALESTINE: ATTORNEY-GENERAL DEFENDS THE EXECUTIONS IN GAZA
Attorney-General Muhammad Abed defended the executions of the three Palestinians in the Gaza
- JULY 18, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE OF MAID'S KILLER
In Malaysia, the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and death sentence handed down
- JULY 18, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Yokamon Hearn, 33, black, was executed using, for the first time, a single dose of pentobarbital
USA - Texas. Yokamon Hearn, 33, black, was executed using, for the first time, a single dose of pentobarbital
JULY 18, 2012IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA: CONSTITUTIONAL COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY
In Indonesia, the Constitutional Court turned down a request by two death row
JULY 18, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: JOHOR SULTAN PARDONS EIGHT PRISONERS
In Malaysia, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim has consented to grant full
- JULY 18, 2012Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
SRI LANKA: YOUNG MOTHER SENTENCED TO DEATH
In Sri Lanka, a young mother who was convicted under the Dangerous Drugs Act for possessing
JULY 18, 2012DEATH PENALTYTEXAS (USA): YOKAMON HEARN EXECUTED WITH PENTOBARBITAL
The US state of Texas has executed its first death row inmate with a single lethal injection of the sedative pentobarbital. Yokamon Hearn, 33, was convicted for the carjacking and murder of a Dallas stockbroker in 1998.
- JULY 17, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin early in the morning. In a press
three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin early in the morning. In a press
JULY 17, 2012Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYPALESTINE: HAMAS EXECUTES THREE FOR MURDER
the Hamas government in Gaza executed three men convicted of murder, the Interior Ministry said.
- JULY 17, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING
In Liberia, the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County sentenced a 38-year old man
- JULY 17, 2012AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHAN SOLDIER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR FRENCH KILLINGS
An Afghan soldier has been sentenced to death for killing five French s
JULY 16, 2012AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: 11 WOMEN EXECUTED BY TALIBAN IN PARWAN THIS YEAR
In Afghanistan, as many as 11 women have been executed by the Taliban in the Shinwari district
- JULY 16, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN KERMAN FOR RAPE
Three prisoners were hanged in Kerman prison, reported today the official site of the Iranian judiciary in the province of Kerman.
- JULY 16, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MAN GETS DEATH ON TWO COUNTS
A man was sentenced to death in Pakistan on two counts for throwing acid on a woman
JULY 15, 2012SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: DEATH SENTENCE REVOKED FOR SEVEN MEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOHA PEACE AGREEMENT
In Sudan, the government released seven members of the Liberation and Justice Movement
- JULY 15, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: JUVENILE OFFENDER, NOW 43, ORDERED TO BE SET FREE
A 43-year-old man, who has been in jail in India for the past 13 years in a murder case, has
- JULY 14, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Military. Lawyers For 9/11 Suspects Want Legal Proceedings Held During Ramadan.
USA - Military. Lawyers For 9/11 Suspects Want Legal Proceedings Held During Ramadan.
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- JULY 14, 2012KenyaDEATH PENALTY
KENYA: TWO TO HANG FOR ROBBERY ON SAGANA-THIKA ROAD
In Kenya, two men, who waylaid a motorist and robbed him at Kambiti on Thika-Sagana road in 2009, have been sentenced to hang by a Thika court.
JULY 14, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA WEIGHS SPARING DRUG MULES THE GALLOWS
In Malaysia, the Malay Mail reported the Attorney-General was considering
- JULY 14, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA: LAWYERS FOR 9/11 SUSPECTS WANT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS HELD DURING RAMADAN
Lawyers for the 5 men charged in the September 11th attacks want legal proceedings put on
- JULY 13, 2012NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
a Makurdi High Court sentenced a 38-year-old soldier...
a Makurdi High Court sentenced a 38-year-old soldier...
- JULY 13, 2012Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
the convictions and death sentences of Marlon Peters...
the convictions and death sentences of Marlon Peters...
- JULY 13, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court has thrown out the death sentence of Wadada Delhall, 35, black.
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court has thrown out the death sentence of Wadada Delhall, 35, black.
JULY 13, 2012GuyanaDEATH PENALTYGUYANA: SAME SEX DECRIMINALISATION, ABOLITION OF DEATH PENALTY AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT FOR PARLIAMENT - GOV'T
In Guyana, the government has decided to take the ticklish issues of the abolition of the death penalty
- JULY 12, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin early in the morning, reported the official
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin early in the morning, reported the official
- JULY 12, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
According to reliable sources that Iran Human Rights have been in contact with, the
According to reliable sources that Iran Human Rights have been in contact with, the
JULY 12, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Yasooj (western Iran) reported the local media.
- JULY 12, 2012LebanonDEATH PENALTY
LEBANON: SIDON MURDERER GETS DEATH SENTENCE
A man was sentenced to death by the South Lebanon Criminal Court over the murder of
- JULY 12, 2012NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. William Keck, 29, white, was sentenced to death
USA - Nevada. William Keck, 29, white, was sentenced to death
JULY 12, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR PRISONERS HANGED IN QAZVIN, SHIRAZ
Four prisoners were hanged in Iran for drug trafficking, murder.
- JULY 11, 2012IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has once again managed...
Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has once again managed...
- JULY 11, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Great Britain. Vince Cable is prohibiting the export of Propofol used in American prisons
USA - Great Britain. Vince Cable is prohibiting the export of Propofol used in American prisons
JULY 11, 2012Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: ROYAL PARK CONVICT SENTENCED TO DEATH
In Sri Lanka, the Court of Appeal converted the 12 year prison sentence imposed by
- JULY 11, 2012OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma gets 20 doses of pentobarbital
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma gets 20 doses of pentobarbital
JULY 11, 2012United KingdomDEATH PENALTYGREAT BRITAIN: EXPORT OF PROPOFOL PROHIBITED
Vince Cable is prohibiting the export of Propofol used in American prisons amidst fears
JULY 10, 2012GhanaDEATH PENALTYGHANA: GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS THE RECOMMENDATION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY
the Government of Ghana, among many others, has also accepted the recommendation of the Constitution Review Commission that the death penalty in article 13 of the Constitution be completely abolished and that the penalty be replaced with imprisonment for
- JULY 10, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Texas switches to 1-drug execution.
USA - Texas. Texas switches to 1-drug execution.
- JULY 10, 2012OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday spared John Eley, 63, black.
USA - Ohio. Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday spared John Eley, 63, black.
JULY 10, 2012MoroccoDEATH PENALTYMOROCCO: MOROCCAN COALITION AND PAM PARTY FOR THE ABOLITION IMMEDIATELY
the President of "Moroccan Coalition against the Death Penalty", Abderrahim El Jamai, has asked the government to honor its international commitments and sponsor the Resolution on moratorium on the use of the death penalty, which will be put to a vote of
- JULY 10, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MURDER ACCUSED AWARDED CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
In Pakistan, Additional District and Sessions Judge Malik Tariq Mehmood Zargham awarded
- JULY 10, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: MAN, PARAMOUR SENTENCED TO DEATH
A man and his paramour were awarded capital punishment by the District and Sessions court
JULY 10, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN ZAHEDAN
Two prisoners were hanged in the central prison of Zahedan, the capital
- JULY 10, 2012OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Michael Hooper asked a federal court to halt his upcoming execution because that state has only one dose of pentobarbital left
USA - Oklahoma. Michael Hooper asked a federal court to halt his upcoming execution because that state has only one dose of pentobarbital left
JULY 10, 2012SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY STONING FOR ADULTERY
a Sudanese court in Khartoum State sentenced a 23-year-old woman to death by stoning
- JULY 10, 2012United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: MAN GETS DEATH FOR ‘NINJA KILLING’
An Emirati was awarded death penalty by the Fujairah Criminal Court of First
JULY 10, 2012SingaporeDEATH PENALTYSINGAPORE PLANS CHANGES TO MANDATORY DEATH PENALTY
Singapore is proposing changes to its mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking and murder
- JULY 9, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin (west of Tehran) early this
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin (west of Tehran) early this
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- JULY 9, 2012MauritaniaDEATH PENALTY
MAURITANIA: CRIMINAL COURT SENTENCES 3 MALIANS TO DEATH FOR MURDER
The Criminal Court of Nouadhibo, about 465 kilometres north of Nouakchott, the
JULY 9, 2012Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTYMYANMAR: DEATH FOR 13 OVER MURDER IN THANLYIN
In Myanmar, the Southern District Court sentenced 13 people to death over the murder of the owner
JULY 9, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR HANGED FOR DRUG-RELATED CRIMES
Four prisoners have been hanged in Iran for drug-related crimes.
- JULY 8, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the state run Iranian news agency Fars one prisoner was hanged in
According to the state run Iranian news agency Fars one prisoner was hanged in
- JULY 8, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SIX AHWAZIS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ALLEGEDLY POSING A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY
Six Arab political activists in southern Iran’s Ahwaz region were sentenced to death by an Iranian
- JULY 7, 2012AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN: TALIBAN PUBLICLY EXECUTE WOMAN NEAR KABUL
A man Afghan officials say is a member of the Taliban shot dead a woman accused of adultery in front of a crowd near Kabul, a video obtained by Reuters showed, a sign that the austere Islamist group dictates law even near the Afghan capital.
JULY 6, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: PRESIDENT PUTS MORATORIUM ON DEATH SENTENCES
In Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari has stopped the implementation of the sentencing
- JULY 5, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
an Anti Terrorism Court awarded death sentences...
an Anti Terrorism Court awarded death sentences...
- JULY 5, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a Chinese court announced it has upheld a suspended death sentence...
a Chinese court announced it has upheld a suspended death sentence...
JULY 5, 2012BeninDEATH PENALTYBENIN: ACCESSION TO THE SECOND OPTIONAL PROTOCOL AIMING AT THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
with the deposit of its instrument of accession, Benin has become part of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), aiming at the abolition of the death penalty.
- JULY 4, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Malaysia’s High Court sentenced a Thai woman to be executed by hanging
Malaysia’s High Court sentenced a Thai woman to be executed by hanging
- JULY 4, 2012Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
a heroin peddler accused of trafficking 10.8 grams of heroin...
a heroin peddler accused of trafficking 10.8 grams of heroin...
- JULY 4, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its citizens for smuggling drugs into the kingdom
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its citizens for smuggling drugs into the kingdom
JULY 4, 2012MaldivesDEATH PENALTYMALDIVES: DEATH PENALTY CAN BE EXECUTED, SAYS CHIEF JUSTICE FAIZ
The death penalty can be executed within the existing justice system of the Maldives
- JULY 3, 2012SingaporeDEATH PENALTY
a Chinese national sentenced to hang, in Singapore...
a Chinese national sentenced to hang, in Singapore...
- JULY 3, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its citizens, Nasser al-Dossari...
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its citizens, Nasser al-Dossari...
- JULY 3, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: STAY OF EXECUTION
ADPAN (Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network) welcomes the news that
- JULY 3, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MAN IN RETRIAL
An Indian national from Chennai was sentenced to death by hanging in Malaysia after he
- JULY 3, 2012SudanDEATH PENALTY
SUDAN: WOMAN WALKS FREE
the Ombada General Criminal Court in Khartoum, Sudan, dismissed the charges of Intisar Sharif Abdallah, an activist and mother of three, who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery under Article 146 of the Sudanese penal code.
JULY 3, 2012United NationsDEATH PENALTYUN: SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS ON STATES TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Member States which use the death penalty to abolish this practice, stressing that the right to life lies at the heart of international human rights law.
- JULY 3, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FOUR PRISONERS EXECUTED
Four prisoners have been executed recently in two different Iranian towns, according to the state run Iranian news agencies.
- JULY 2, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
The state run Iranian news agency Fars reported that three prisoners were hanged in the
The state run Iranian news agency Fars reported that three prisoners were hanged in the
- JULY 2, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Results of a study to determine how often modern DNA testing of evidence from older cases confirms the original conviction.
USA - Results of a study to determine how often modern DNA testing of evidence from older cases confirms the original conviction.
- JULY 2, 2012North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. The General Assembly today overrode Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of legislation that would limit the Racial Justice Act
USA - North Carolina. The General Assembly today overrode Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of legislation that would limit the Racial Justice Act
- JULY 2, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: GB DY SPEAKER MURDER ATC AWARDS DEATH SENTENCE TO FIVE
In Pakistan, an anti terrorism court awarded death sentence to five accused in the murder
JULY 2, 2012SyriaDEATH PENALTYSYRIA: ASSAD ISSUES 'COUNTER-TERROR' LAWS
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued three new "counter-terrorism" laws, the official
JULY 2, 2012DEATH PENALTYNORTH CAROLINA (USA): LEGISLATURE OVERRIDES DEATH PENALTY BILL VETO
In North Carolina, the General Assembly overrode Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of legislation
JULY 1, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Rafsanjan, Iran, early in the morning. According