Decree
Written court orders lead to public flogging of 2 individuals in Badghis for adultery.
Decree Translation
Date: 13/04/1403 On Sunday, July 3, 2024, the Criminal Court of the Primary Urban Court in Badghis province sentenced two individuals accused of adultery to 15 lashes each as a discretionary punishment under Article 15.15. This sentence was executed after being confirmed by the Criminal Court of Appeals in Badghis province.
Notes on Decree
The announcement of the ruling had been on the website of the Supreme Court of the Taliban. However, the Taliban has now removed the link before it could be recorded, therefore, we have included news reports from Khaama News.
Sources
Decree Stats
Area of Decree
Arbitrary Punishment, Gender Equality, Justice & Fair Trial, Personal Autonomy, Torture & Ill-Treatment
Issuer/Jurisdiction
Taliban Supreme Court
Type of Decree
Enforcement Action, Written Order
Targeted Gender
Both
Delivery Method
Media Report
Date Published
3, July 2024