FLOGGING

April 27, 2020

Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment for crime.

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This reform was made in order to “bring the kingdom into line with international human rights norms against corporal punishment”.
Previously, the courts could order the flogging of convicts found guilty of offences ranging from extramarital sex and breach of the peace to murder.
Now, judges will have to choose between fines and/or jail sentences, or non-custodial alternatives like community service.

Source : Indian Express

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