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Post by masterplan200 on Nov 22, 2005 1:12:42 GMT -5
The Law Council of Australia has added its voice to the campaign to save a Melbourne man on death row in Singapore.
The council has sent a letter to the Prime Minister of Singapore, pleading with him to spare the life of Van Nguyen.
Nguyen is scheduled to be executed next week for trafficking heroin.
His mother Kim and twin brother Khoa are in Singapore to say their final goodbyes.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government says it is doing everything it possibly can to stop the execution.
Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock says he discussed the case with the national president of Amnesty International.
"I've been a long standing supporter of Amnesty's mandate in opposition to the death penalty," he said.
"It's still used in a number of countries around the world, including developed countries like the United States. I don't think it's the mark of a civilised society."
Federal Justice Minister Chris Ellison says the Government is seeking advice in relation to the matter being dealt with the International Court of Justice.
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks says a prisoner exchange system with Singapore might be a solution in any legal challenge.
The guy is going to be excuted no matter what
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Post by wankinginthebushes on Nov 22, 2005 4:16:44 GMT -5
i dont agree with the death penalty but if you commit a serious offence in a country which does have it, then youve got to be prepared to face the consequences.
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Post by Poshbird05 on Nov 22, 2005 11:44:59 GMT -5
I don't think heroin is a reason to die, but if that was his sentence then I think it should be upheld.
Personally I support the death penalty if you killed someone, an eye for an eye a life for a life, but I mean Heroin really isn't a reson to kill a guy
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Post by wankinginthebushes on Nov 22, 2005 12:05:50 GMT -5
I don't think heroin is a reason to die, but if that was his sentence then I think it should be upheld. Personally I support the death penalty if you killed someone, an eye for an eye a life for a life, but I mean Heroin really isn't a reson to kill a guy It doesnt matter. You should respect the countrys laws.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2005 13:22:12 GMT -5
I don't think heroin is a reason to die, but if that was his sentence then I think it should be upheld. Personally I support the death penalty if you killed someone, an eye for an eye a life for a life, but I mean Heroin really isn't a reson to kill a guy Crime of this nature injures and kills many people. The way that the thugs involved in the drug trade act is appalling. As potentially is the effect of heroin on the user. I personally am against the death penalty it is absurd to think that anyone has the right to kill anyone.
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