Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to abolish death penalty
Lebanon's parliament has approved a draft law abolishing the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment. The vote took place on Tuesday after amendments were made to the bill, according to the speaker of parliament's office. The move marks a significant change in Lebanon's criminal justice framework and comes after years in which executions were not carried out.Officials said the reform could have practical consequences beyond domestic law. Justice Minister Adel Nassar described the abolition as historic and said the existence of capital punishment had previously made it harder for Beirut... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
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