| Did you learn of the PNG situation from the article that was submitted to HN? Did you know that since that article was shared here, the PNG govt is trying to push forward very tough laws to clamp down on the nastiness that goes on there. They're bringing back the death penalty, and it will now also apply to rape, violent robbery, etc. > The prime minister also announced that the government would repeal the controversial 1971 Sorcery Act, which acknowledges the accusation of sorcery as a plausible defence in murder cases > Prime Minister Peter O'Neill said violent crimes were becoming too frequent and that "draconian" measures were required. > "There will be maximum penalties that have never been seen before in this country" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22366075 > Parliament last week resurrected the long-dormant death penalty and approved five methods of execution: hanging, firing squad, electrocution, lethal injection and asphyxiation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22698668 |