Capital punishment in Al-Harreh Danistarab

Al-Harreh Danistarab imposes capital punishment as an option for the murder of police, Hisbah or prison officers, certain offences against national security and rape when committed by a prisoner.

History

The Emirate of Danistarab had the death penalty from it's foundation up until 1968. From 1501-1867, the death penalty was available for murder, Hirabah, treason, drug trafficking, blasphemy and adultery. In 1867, the death penalty was removed for blasphemy, followed by the removal of it for adultery in 1901. From 1867-1940 most executions were for rape (considered a form of hirabah) whereas from 1950-1960 they were mostly for treason. During the 1960s most executions were for drug trafficking. In 1970, the death penalty was abolished. For most of 2020, death penalty followed patterns in Sharifistan.

Procedure

Only a High Court or High Court-Martial can sentence people to death. The defendants can appeal either to the Grand Court of Shariah or the Supreme Court of Sharifistan. In addition either the Emir of Danistarab or the Caliph can commute death sentences.

Most executions are carried out by firing squad though long drop hanging is used to execute those sentenced to death for rape and/or capital murders of women and children.

Public opinion

The Danistarabi public overwhelmingly support capital punishment for certain offences. 48.5% support it for murders in general, which rises to 51.5% for murders of police officers, 60.5% for murders of military personnel, 70.5% for sexually motivated murders and over 80% for murders of children. Support for the death penalty for treason is 58.5% whilst support for the death penalty for terrorist attacks against civilians is 70.8%. Death penalty for rape has 55.5% support with 75.5% support for certain sex offences against children.

Young people, men and combat veterans are more likely to support capital punishment as are people who describe themselves as "strongly religious". Occupations that are most likely to support it are law enforcement, prison staff, military personnel and Islamic scholars. The occupations least likely to support it are journalists, High School teachers, doctors and Catholic clergy.