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HRI report into the death penalty for drug offences

Harm Reduction International have published a report about the death penalty being used for drug offences. The report uses data from UN documents, media reports, articles, databases, NGO’s and government statistics (where applicable).

    Ex-cop’s son to hang for ganja trafficking

     The son of a retired policeman was sentenced to the gallows by the High Court after he was found guilty of trafficking ganja (cannabis) weighing 2.3 kilogrammes, two years ago.
    Judge Datuk Abdul Rahim Uda handed down the sentence to Mohamad Hasnizam Hussein, 33, after finding the defence had failed to raise any reasonable doubts in the prosecution’s case.
    Abdul Rahim also ordered Mohamad Hasnizam, an insurance claims advisor, to serve two years jail to another charge, of being in possession of 10.52 grammes of ganja.

      Death sentences for drug use in SE Asia

      Today, another man was sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Singapore. Some of the toughest laws for drug-related offenses exist in South East Asia, where the possession of small quantities of illegal drugs can become lethal. However, in some countries, such as Malaysia, drug use has continued to rise in spite of the death penalty.

        Death penalty no cure for drug use

        A study carried out by the United Nations Organisation concluded that Singapore has the highest per capita execution indicator in the world, three times higher than Saudi Arabia that follows Singapore on the list and is known worldwide for the strictness of its laws.

          Death penalty no cure for drug use

          A study carried out by the United Nations Organisation concluded that Singapore has the highest per capita execution indicator in the world, three times higher than Saudi Arabia that follows Singapore on the list and is known worldwide for the strictness of its laws.

            The song Akmal Shaikh said would bring world peace

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            Akmal Shaikh is a UK citizen facing the death sentence in China for drug smuggling. Akmal suffers from a serious mental illness and it is obvious that a criminal group took advantage of his vulnerable state. They convinced him that he could become a pop star and that he would become famous in China.

            This man is clearly not responsible for his actions click here to try and save this man from the death penalty

            Stop the Execution of Akmal Shaikh

             

              Indonesia’s life or death Drug Laws

              Submitted by annabloch on Wed, 16/09/2009 - 14:07

              On Monday 15 September 2009, the Indonesian Parliament voted in stricter drugs laws as part of the Government's efforts to toughen up their national "War on Drugs".

              The law maintains the death penalty for some drug offences and has criminalised drug addiction. Now, Indonesian parents must also be aware that they have committed a crime if they fail to notify the authorities of their drug addicted children.

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