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LEGAL: British Man Sentenced To Death For Blasphemy. According to the reports, Mohammad Asghar was arrested in 2010 after writing letters to various people claiming to be a prophet. His lawyers argued for leniency saying he has a history of mental illness, but this was rejected by a medical panel. Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws carry a potential death sentence for anyone deemed to have insulted Islam. Several recent cases have prompted international concern about the application of these laws. Mr Asghar, who is believed to have family in Scotland, was accused of writing letters to police officers claiming to be a prophet. He has reportedly lived in Pakistan for several years. His lawyer told the BBC’s Saba Eitizaz that she was forcibly removed from the case by the judge and that proceedings were carried out behind closed doors. READ CONTINUATION >>>> news.naij/57520.html
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:34:04 +0000

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