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Saudi Arabia to end death penalty for minors in latest easing of laws

Shortly after ending the practice of flogging, Saudi Arabia will no longer impose the death penalty on minors, according to a top official.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered an end to executions of minors.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered an end to executions of minors. Source: SAUDI ROYAL COURT

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors, according to a top official.

The decision comes on the heels of another ordering judges to end the practice of flogging, replacing it with jail time, fines or community service.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is believed to be behind the kingdom's easing restrictions.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is believed to be behind the kingdom's easing restrictions. Source: ABACA
King Salman's son and heir, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is seen as the force behind the kingdom's loosening of restrictions.

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Saudi Arabia executed a record number of people last year, report finds

The latest royal decree by King Salman could spare the death penalty for at least six men from the country's minority Shi'ite community.

The royal decree orders prosecutors to review cases and drop punishments for those who've already served the maximum 10 years.

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Published 27 April 2020 5:56am
Updated 27 April 2020 7:46am

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