UN calls for immediate ban on death penalty in Pakistan

[INDIAPOSITIVE]

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations (UN) has urged Pakistan to immediately reinstate the moratorium on death penalty, expressing deep concern at the increasing number and pace of executions in the country since December 2004.
“The right to life is a fundamental human right. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated that the death penalty has no place in the 21st century,” said a statement issued by the UN office on Thursday.

“It has also been reported that among those executed there are persons who were minors when the offence was committed. According to some estimates, there are more than 8,000 prisoners on death row,” the statement added.
The UN in Pakistan is concerned about cases where the death penalty was handed to minors but welcomes reviews of these cases, i.e. the recent case of Shafqat Hussain.

The statement said the UN has consistently called for an unequivocal end to the execution of anyone, anywhere, who is convicted of committing a crime when they are under the age of 18.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has expressed deep regret at the resumption of executions in Pakistan, stressing that no judiciary – anywhere – can be infallible.

He noted in December 2014 that “this is particularly disappointing given that just last week, a record 117 States voted in the UN General Assembly (Resolution 69/186 was adopted on 18 December 2014) in favour of an international moratorium on the use of the death penalty.”

“There is no scientific proof that the death penalty serves as a deterrent or contributes to combating crime or violent extremism,” it said.

While the UN appreciated the need for effective counter-terrorism measures to protect people, including children, such actions must strengthen human rights and be proportionate and necessary in a democratic society.
Under international treaties, in particular the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Pakistan legally committed itself to ensuring due process and not imposing the death penalty.
“Moving away from the death penalty will contribute to human development, dignity and rights,” the statement maintained.
“The UN in Pakistan, therefore, urges the government to reinstate its moratorium as soon as possible. We stand ready to support it in doing so and to assist in strengthening the existing justice system if so requested.”

UN calls for immediate ban on death penalty in Pakistan - The Express Tribune

 

[Pomegranate]

UN can do nothing we will do what we want ............. They should first enforce the Kashmir resolution .... no way that we gonna listen to them ....... they can cry as much as they want .... l

 

[karakoram]

UN should then adjust all of criminals in their respected nations we dont need them anymore

 

[syedali73]

This dysfunctional body cant get Palestinian and Kashmiri genocide stopped and blabbering about death penalty in Pakistan. In 90% of terrorism acts thankless Afghans have been caught. Afghan settlements provide shelters to the terrorists hence these thankless Afghans need to be thrown out of Pakistan. UN is not helping there either rather forcing Pakistan to keep hosting Afghans.

What a moronic and good for nothing institution. This is no 'United Nations' but a whore of five masters.

 

[WAJsal]

More like United Bullshit,what a failure.

 

[Dubious]

UN should then adjust all of criminals in their respected nations we dont need them anymore

I was just about to say the samething...They are more then welcome to give "asylum" (in their countries of course under their passport not our identity) to these things, which they themselves classify as "terrorist" and cry about!

 

[runa moosani]

Next will be ban on Births.

 

[Dalit]

“There is no scientific proof that the death penalty serves as a deterrent or contributes to combating crime or violent extremism,” it said.

This is so much open to debate.

These people always force Pakistan to do more. Yet, when Pakistan takes action we have to abolish the death penalty. What do these people exactly want from Pakistan.

 

[Solomon2]

Has the SG ever reprimanded China for the numbers of criminals it executes every year? I recall complaining to one Chinese student about the huge population of criminals in American jails. He responded that America should learn from China and execute more convicts (he lived in a bad neighborhood).

What about the right of citizens to live free from fear of murder and terror? In a torn and corrupt society like Pakistan jails too often provide security for criminals, not citizens; executions may. Yet I'm not sure what's right here: the justice system in Pakistan is not a good one, in my opinion. There has to be some sort of balance. Why not call for an end to capital punishment AND a revision of Pakistan's justice system: more accessible courts (not just English), marshals, grand juries, circuits, and a jury system?

 

[Pomegranate]

“There is no scientific proof that the death penalty serves as a deterrent or contributes to combating crime or violent extremism,” it said.

This is so much open to debate.

Capital punishment (also called the death penalty or execution) in the United States is a legal sentence in 32 states[1] and the federal civilian and military legal systems. Its application is limited by the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution to aggravated murders committed by mentally competent adults.

Capital punishment in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

and where is the headquarter of UN ....... there is death penalties in the country where UN resides what the heck ????

 

[Dalit]

Has the SG ever reprimanded China for the numbers of criminals it executes every year? I recall complaining to one Chinese student about the huge population of criminals in American jails. He responded that America should learn from China and execute more convicts (he lived in a bad neighborhood).

What about the right of citizens to live free from fear of murder and terror? In a torn and corrupt society like Pakistan jails too often provide security for criminals, not citizens; executions may. Yet I'm not sure what's right here: the justice system in Pakistan is not a good one, in my opinion. There has to be some sort of balance. Why not call for an end to capital punishment AND a revision of Pakistan's justice system: more accessible courts (not just English), marshals, grand juries, circuits, and a jury system?

Man, just leave us in peace. We'll just figure it out. We are going to hang every last terrorist and criminal. No matter what it takes. Whether anyone likes it or not. Just leave us alone. You'll do us all a huge favor. Every Tom, Dick and Harry is nowadays lecturing Pakistan to do this and to do that. We're a sovereign nation and we will do just what is in our own benefit. We don't need uncle Sam or uncle UN to lecture us what is good or bad for us.

 

[scorpionx]

The statement said the UN has consistently called for an unequivocal end to the execution of anyone, anywhere, who is convicted of committing a crime when they are under the age of 18.

In India, a convict involved in one of the most brutal and monstrous rape and murder case in recent history escaped death penalty for being a juvenile and is about to be released in next December. I wonder what kind of justice UN preserves for such a 'boy' who could take out organs from a living human and becomes human again in three years. Revision of punishment awarded is necessary but the extent and degree of crime must get considered in the decision.

 

[Dubious]

Has the SG ever reprimanded China for the numbers of criminals it executes every year? I recall complaining to one Chinese student about the huge population of criminals in American jails. He responded that America should learn from China and execute more convicts (he lived in a bad neighborhood).

Any of this related to Pakistan and the problems we are facing? Who are they to recommend shit until they take the terrorist and "experiment" the feel themselves

BTW, you are more than welcome to adopt any of them

Why not call for an end to capital punishment AND a revision of Pakistan's justice system: more accessible courts (not just English), marshals, grand juries, circuits, and a jury system?

For the 1st bit try some of our terrorists in your neigbourhood (free of charge) then talk

For the 2nd I agree for the revision part...it is def long due!

In India, a convict involved in one of the most brutal and monstrous rape and murder case in recent history escaped death penalty for being a juvenile and is about to be released in next December. I wonder what kind of justice UN preserves for such a 'boy' who could take out organs from a living human and becomes human again in three years. Revision of punishment awarded is necessary but the extent and degree of crime must not overpower the decision.

Export him to any nation recommending this shit! It will give us a breath of fresh air!
(I suggest it is a new lucrative business)

 

[Skyliner]

What about those who are being killed by drone attacks, innocent people of palestine killed by Israel, innocent kashmires killed by indian army etc they don't have right to live?
Double standard heartless UN

 

[I.R.A]

“The right to life is a fundamental human right. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated that the death penalty has no place in the 21st century,” said a statement issued by the UN office on Thursday.

Honestly did not read beyond this.

No wonder its organization of United Nutiyas. They have time for advocating rights of murderers, killers, rapists etc but no concern for world is at edge of exploding because of its main usual customers.