For a Crime at 14, He Faces Death in a Case Casting Doubt on Saudi Reforms

For a Crime at 14, He Faces Death in a Case Casting Doubt on Saudi Reforms

A former site of public executions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital. Credit: Ahmed Yosri/Reuters

While Saudi Arabia has announced changes to its justice system, a teenager has been sentenced to death for a theft and the killing of a police officer. Human rights organisations say the case proves that the kingdom continues to execute individuals for crimes committed as minors, despite its stated intention to limit the practice.

Moreover, a review of court documents by the New York Times highlights questions about the case. In particular, the court did not consider the teenager’s alibi and his claims that his initial confession was forced.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/13/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-execution.html

For a Crime at 14, He Faces Death in a Case Casting Doubt on Saudi Reforms - The New York Times

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The kingdom has announced changes to its justice system, but still sentenced a teenager to death for a robbery and the killing of a police officer, despite an alibi and claims of a forced confession.