Hassan: The Government Will Work to Apply the Death Penalty on a Broader Scale

Hassan: The Government Will Work to Apply the Death Penalty on a Broader Scale

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan revealed on Sunday the government's intention to amend the law to apply the death penalty on a broader scale. This announcement follows the execution by hanging of six criminals convicted in cases falling under the jurisdiction of the State Security Court, after their sentences became final and all constitutional and legal procedures were completed.

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Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said that the government would work to amend the law to allow broader application of the death penalty against major drug dealers and smugglers working with foreign criminal gangs.During a Sunday Cabinet session held at Zarqa, Hassan noted that the matter will be pursued in...