Tag: Drug Offenses
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The Hangman’s Busy Year: Singapore Posts the Most Executions Since 2003
The rising pace of capital punishment in Singapore Singapore has long maintained a strict criminal justice system, with the death penalty reserved for the most serious crimes. This year, however, marks a notable surge in executions, the highest since 2003. The increase has drawn international attention and renewed debate about the role of capital punishment…
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Singapore’s Death Penalty Surge: The Most Hangings Since 2003
Singapore’s Death Penalty Surge: A Decades-Long Trend Revisited Singapore has long relied on the death penalty as a cornerstone of its criminal justice system. In recent years, observers note a concerning uptick in executions, with 17 live hangings reported in a single year, the busiest since 2003. This surge raises questions about how Singapore’s laws,…
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The Harrowing Experience of a British Woman in Dubai’s Prison
The Arrest: A Nightmarish Encounter in Dubai In October of last year, a British woman named O’Brien, a 23-year-old law student from the University of Liverpool, traveled to Dubai to visit friends and her boyfriend. However, her trip took a devastating turn when she was arrested along with two others for allegedly possessing approximately 50…