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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Michael Latham (Conservative), on Thursday, 7 June 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 1 members in total.


Justice in Iran (No. 2)

That this House notes the decision of the Iranian Parliament on 16th May to approve a new law that anyone found guilty of fradulent distortion of, or tampering with, the works of the late Mr Khomeini should be sentenced to prison for six months to three years, or to corporal punishment of 35 to 74 lashes, together with a 50,000 to 500, 000 rials fine, or both; and regrets that such barbarous penalties can be contemplated in 1990.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1081 
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Corporal punishment Custodial treatment Fines Iran
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk