The FIDH believes that the death penalty contradicts the notion of human dignity and liberty now universally acknowledged as supreme principles and as absolute norms; furthermore, the FIDH recalls that death penalty has by now proven to be utterly useless as a deterrent. Hence, neither principles nor utilitarian considerations can justify upholding capital punishment.
Mr. President, the FIDH urges the PNA to place a moratorium on the implementation of the death penalty which constitutes a serious violation of the principle of human dignity and of the right to life as well as a severe form of cruel and inhuman treatment.
The FIDH further demands that the death penalty be abolished in the Palestinian penal code that is currently being elaborated.
Sincerely Yours,
Sidiki Kaba
President of the FIDH