Stop Executing Children

I noticed there is another campaign which they started earlier than this one so let's unite there and sign that one. thanks for your considerations. here is the address: http://www.petitiononline.com/sce/petition.html

Sina Paymard a musician, who was sentenced to death for murdering another youth when he was 16. He was scheduled to be executed just after his 18th birthday in September 2006, but was granted a last minute reprieve at the gallows by the victim's family, who were moved by his playing of flute, in his last request. Report by his lawyer, Sina Paymard's death sentence reprieved for 10 days.

To:  The Islamic Republic of Iran’s government

Iran uses the death penalty for crimes committees by children under age 18. At least 17 youth offenders have executed since the beginning of 2004.

Even The Islamic Republic of Iran’s highest judicial authorities have endorsed death sentences to youth offenders charged with committing crimes.

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s government executed two children just this year. Mohammad Reza Mousavi Shirazi was executed on April 22 for murder he allegedly committed when he was 16. Even his family was not notified of the planned execution and did not see him prior to the execution.

The Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence, stating “in the light of the direct confession of the accused and the rest of the evidence presented against him, the court sees no significant flaws or shortcomings in the proceedings.” Torture and ill-treatment (for any kind of crime) to extract coerced confessions are common in Iranian detention centers.

In another case, Iranian authorities executed 17-year-old Sa'id Qanbar Zahi on May 27. According to press accounts, his arrest, confession, trial, sentencing, and execution took place in a few weeks. How a 17 year old was able to defend him meaningfully in lack of time? It shows, even there is no fair trial for children in Iran.

We urge you to stop executing children and torture and ill-treat them in prisons.

Just stop it!

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

The Stop Executing Children Petition to The Islamic Republic of Iran’s government was created by and written by Fariborz Shamshiri (fariborz1234567890@yahoo.com).  This petition is hosted here at www.PetitionOnline.com as a public service. There is no endorsement of this petition, express or implied, by Artifice, Inc. or our sponsors. For technical support please use our simple Petition Help form.

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