SCE News & Updates Mehdi Sadeghlou at imminent risk of execution
Source: http://www.peykeiran.com/Content.aspx?ID=14363
According to Harana News, a juvenile named Mehdi Sadeghlou, is at imminent risk of execution for killing another youth named "By" in 2008. Human rights activists and his lawyer have not yet been able to convince the family of the deceased for forgiveness.
"The overwhelming international consensus that the death penalty should not apply to juvenile offenders stems from the recognition that young persons, because of their immaturity, may not fully comprehend the consequences of their actions and should therefore benefit from less severe sanctions than adults. More importantly, it reflects the firm belief that young persons are more susceptible to change, and thus have a greater potential for rehabilitation than adults." Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights |
