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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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[–] 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.