Iran thief's hand cut off in front of prisoners
Authorities in Iran have amputated the hand of a convicted thief in front of other prisoners, state radio is reporting.
The report did not identify the 32-year-old convict, whose hand was reportedly cut off in the central city of Yazad, or provide details of his crime.
Iran's judiciary uses a strict interpretation of Islamic law in handing down such sentences. Cutting off the hands of thieves has been rare in the past, but today's amputation was the second this month.
A week ago, a judge ordered the same punishment for a man who stole from a sweet shop.
Critics say amputations, public executions and floggings hurt Iran's image and reflect badly on Islam.
A death-by-stoning sentence for a woman convicted of adultery has also sparked an international outcry.
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Christopher Grainger
Oct 24th 2010, 22:08
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The report did not identify the 32-year-old convict, whose human rights were reportedly cut off in the central city of ******** or provide details of their crime.
*****'* judiciary uses a strict interpretation of ******** law in handing down such sentences. Cutting off the ****** of ****** has been rare in the past, but today's ******** was the second this month.
A week ago, a judge ordered the same punishment for a ****** who stole from a sweet shop. ;-)
Critics say amputations, public excommunications and floggings hurt ****'* image and reflect badly on *** *******
A death-by-shooting sentence for an Osprey convicted of adultery has also sparked an international outcry.
Michael Giuliano
Oct 25th 2010, 11:46
Very Powerful Mr. Grainger! I totally agree with your point!
Edward Muscat
Oct 24th 2010, 20:59
Why do amputations, public executions and floggings reflect badly on Islam if that's what the religion's (ideology?) sick Sharia law advocates?