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