Yemen: Further information on death penalty: 'Aisha Ghalib al-Hamzi, (f)

Index Number: MDE 31/005/2009
Date Published: 20 April 2009
Categories: Yemen

'Aisha Ghalib al-Hamzi was executed on 19 April 2009 for the murder of her husband; all seven of her children had refused to pardon her. In cases of Qisas (retribution in kind) the relatives of the victim have the power to seek execution, request compensation or grant a pardon freely.