Lebanese parliament approves abolition of death penalty
The Lebanese parliament approved the abolition of the death penalty on Tuesday, making it the first Middle East country to end capital punishment. It enacts into law a practice that had effectively been in place for 22 years, with a moratorium since January 2004. “I’m very honoured Lebanon has passed this law and Lebanon has retrieved its pioneering role as the protector of fundamental rights,”…
On Tuesday, Lebanon's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, marking the country as the first in the Middle East to do so. The decision ends a practice that had been in effect for 22 years, following a de facto moratorium since January 2004. Justice Minister Adel Nassar expressed pride in Lebanon's newfound status, stating that the abolition is a move towards protecting the Republic and safeguarding human rights.
The bill was the first item on the agenda at a two-day parliamentary session initiated by Speaker Nabih Berri. Another related, controversial law on amnesty is expected to be addressed later on the same day. The president and cabinet have signaled their support for the measure, which has faced no significant public opposition. If the bill successfully clears the final steps, courts will no longer be able to impose the death penalty.
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