Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty. The new law, which next goes to the cabinet for approval, would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty. The new law must still pass through cabinet approval before it can take effect.
If approved, Lebanon would become the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment entirely. The move is being viewed as a significant turning point in criminal justice policy within the region.
The decision comes as part of ongoing debate over legal reform in Lebanon. It remains unclear when the law will move through the cabinet stage or when it might be implemented.
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