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Sabah govt says no to public caning for Islamic offences despite mufti’s support
06 Jan 2025 09:08 GMT
… Sabah will not implement public caning as a punishment for … will not adopt public caning, as was carried out …
Bungsu argued that public caning aligns with takzir principles in …
However, human rights advocates and lawyers argue that public caning infringes on …
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Sabah State Mufti asked to clarify on public caning of Syariah offenders
04 Jan 2025 09:24 GMT
… voiced support for public caning of Syariah offenders, … out publicly. “Public caning not only contradicts the … , and universally recognized human rights standards but also undermines … needs to respect international human rights standards. Public canning …
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Malaysian Bar Urges Terengganu And Federal Govts To Reconsider Public Caning
26 Dec 2024 10:33 GMT
… to reconsider public caning practices by reviewing … corporal punishment, including caning or whipping, as … stated that public caning falls outside the … human rights standards, yet allowing public caning contravenes international human rights principles …
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PAS Youth leader defends public caning in Terengganu amid criticisms, claims punishment a reminder for fellow Muslims
25 Dec 2024 09:36 GMT
… has defended the proposed public caning in Terengganu for a … national security.
Last week, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) also … and human rights and expressed concerns about the legality of public caning under … smooth process of the caning.
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Pas Youth leader defends public caning in Terengganu amid criticism from G25, Suhakam
25 Dec 2024 09:14 GMT
… has defended the proposed public caning in Terengganu for a man … well-being.
Last week, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) also … and human rights and expressed concerns about the legality of public caning under … and smooth process of the caning.
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Tirunelveli police book NEET coaching centre trainer for caning students; State human rights panel member visits premises
19 Oct 2024 07:08 GMT
The Tirunelveli city police have registered a case against the trainer of a private NEET coaching centre on charges of beating students with a cane and hurling footwear at girl students.
On a complaint from Ameer Hussain, of Thalaiyuthu, the Melapalayam …
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With Visit Malaysia Year on the Horizon, a Spectacle of Public Caning in Terengganu Risks Deterring Foreign Tourists
22 Nov 2024 14:29 GMT
… of personal dignity and human rights.
The recent sentencing … construction worker to public caning for repeated khalwat offences … than rehabilitate.
Prominent human rights activist Siti Kasim’s … fairness, and respect for human rights when considering long-term …
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Public caning is glorifying cruelty in the name of morality, says Sisters in Islam
22 Nov 2024 09:04 GMT
… 2022. “The (public caning) punishment serves no meaningful … the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which unequivocally prohibits … member of the UN Human Rights Council (2022-2024) … human rights and dignity,” the statement read. It also said public caning …
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Impose moratorium on caning sentence, LFL urges govt This pending probe into inmate's death after caning last week. 26 m ago ⋅ 1
11 Oct 2024 06:23 GMT
… impose a nationwide moratorium on caning sentences pending a probe into … Kedah prison last week.
The human rights group's director Zaid …
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What to believe? Uganda’s possible next president vows to repeal Kill the Gays Law
15 Jan 2025 18:48 GMT
Son of President Museveni calls for repeal of Anti-Homosexuality Act in a tweet — now deleted
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of Uganda’s defense forces (Photo courtesy of Chimp Reports)
Uganda’s defense chief and son of Museveni vows to remove AHA in 2026
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