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S.Con.Res. 26

Concurrent ResolutionFederalSenatePassed
S.Con.Res.26 - A concurrent resolution condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.
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Passed
Latest Action · May 9, 2003
Held at the desk.
Congress
108th (2003–2005)
Introduced
March 20, 2003
Cosponsors (22)
16D 5R
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on March 20, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Condemns the practice of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and appeals to the international community to end the practice.Requests the President to: (1) communicate this resolution formally to governments that permit this cruel punishment, and urge the termination of execution by stoning; and (2) direct the Secretary of State to work with the international community to promote adherence to international standards of human rights and repeal laws that permit execution by stoning.

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