Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.

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Condemns the practice of execution by stoning, and calls upon the international community to recognize this practice as a gross violation of human rights. Requests that the President: (1) communicate this resolution to governments imposing this cruel punishment and urge the suspension of sentences of death by stoning; and (2) direct the Secretary of State to work with the international community to repeal stoning laws and adhere to international standards of human rights.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 19 March 2003

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 19 March 2003

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 18 March 2003

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 January 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 January 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 January 2003

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