(MENAFN) Burkina Faso was announced to have scrapped its death penalty, as it takes on a new panel code.
The revised law is considered as a significant move towards a shift into a credible justice system, as explained Justice Minister Rene Bagoro.
The justice minister stated "in addition to lifting capital punishment, amendments have been made to sections on organized criminal bodies, terrorism, corruption, violence against women and children's rights, in accordance with international law."
Minister Bagoro added that "these changes will...create a better environment for peace and security."
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