Pakistan death penalty: Imdad Ali Supreme Court order ‘reprehensible’

“The Pakistani Supreme Court’s claim that schizophrenia does not fall within the definition of mental disorder under its laws is a deeply worrying development. It is utterly reprehensible if this Supreme Court judgment leads to the execution of Imdad Ali, who has been clearly diagnosed as mentally ill,” said Champa Patel, Amnesty International’s Regional Programme Director, South Asia Regional Office.

“The international law and standards on mental and intellectual disability are important safeguards for people who are especially vulnerable within the criminal justice system. This does not excuse horrendous crimes, but it does set important limits on the penalty that can be imposed.”