Decree
Written court order confirmed by Supreme Court leads to flogging of woman in Herat for adultery.
Decree Translation
Date: 18/03/1446
On 22 September 2024, based on the decision of the Primary Court of Obe District in Herat province, a woman accused of adultery was subjected to 39 lashes as a discretionary punishment. This sentence was carried out after being confirmed by the High Supreme Court.
Notes on Decree
The public lashing of a woman for alleged adultery in Herat under Taliban judicial authority underscores the absence of due process and proportionality in punishment. Such corporal penalties, particularly when applied along gendered lines, reflect systemic discrimination and violate international norms prohibiting cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment
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Decree Stats
Area of Decree
Arbitrary Punishment, Gender Equality, Justice & Fair Trial, Torture & Ill-Treatment
Issuer/Jurisdiction
Primary Court of Obe District in Herat
Type of Decree
Enforcement Action, Written Order
Targeted Gender
Women
Delivery Method
Supreme Court Newsletter
Date Published
22, September 2024
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