Liew: Study on move to abolish death penalty at final stage

Datuk Liew Vui Keong. -Star filepic

SANDAKAN: A study to abolish the mandatory death sentence is in its final stage before being presented to the Cabinet, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong (pic).

According to Liew, the study was conducted by the Attorney General’s Chambers following the government’s intention to abolish the death penalty made in accordance with International Standards on Human Rights.