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Malaysia scraps mandatory death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking, terrorism (www.laprensalatina.com)

submitted 2 years ago by livus@kbin.social to c/worldnews@kbin.social

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Malaysia’s repeal of the mandatory death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking and terrorism came into effect on Tuesday, while activists called for a review of capital punishment sentences already awarded for these crimes. The measure, bringing a reform in the country’s penal code, was approved by the parliament…

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[–] livus@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Yes several south east Asia Pacific countries do.

But if they had the problem and the mandatory dp simultaneously, then they probably don't feel the dp was solving the problem.

[–] Entropywins@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

When I was a drug addict I can honestly say a potential death penalty would have zero effect on my consumption...I doubt it would've stopped me from trying drugs also...

[–] Deceptichum@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

DP is mandatory‽ fuck their arses must be sore

[–] Gargleblaster@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

There's a movie called Return to Paradise that's inspired by actual events. Not strictly tied to the facts, but a very effective film.

[–] livus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Took me a moment to get that. Pity the link isn't from the BBC.