Mohammad Ghobadlou, 23, who reportedly had a psychological well being situation, was arrested in September 2022 for operating over a policeman and killing him throughout an indication close to the capital, Tehran.
1000’s of individuals nationwide took to the road after the loss of life of Mahsa Amini in police custody earlier that month. She had been detained by Iran’s morality police who accused her of carrying her scarf improperly.
Mr. Ghobadlou was charged with “corruption on earth” and sentenced to loss of life.
Towards capital punishment
“We proceed to face towards and condemn using the loss of life penalty,” stated UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, responding to a reporter’s query throughout his day by day briefing from New York.
4 consultants appointed by the UN Human Rights Council additionally strongly condemned the execution of Mr. Ghobadlou, who had “a long-term psychological incapacity”.
They issued a statement urging Iran to respect worldwide legislation and cease the “horrific execution” of protestors.
Entry to attorneys denied
“We’re alarmed by reviews of unfair trial proceedings within the case of Mr. Ghobadlou, in addition to in different instances, which fell far in need of due course of and truthful trial requirements required by worldwide human rights legislation by which Iran is sure,” they stated.
The rights consultants additionally expressed critical concern over credible reviews that individuals who had been executed had been denied entry to attorneys throughout their detention and trial.
“We’re shocked that the authorities went forward with the execution even supposing Mr. Ghobadlou and his lawyer had no details about the authorized foundation for the meant execution,” the consultants stated.
‘Unprecedented rise in executions’
They warned that at the very least 4 individuals are reportedly at imminent threat of execution in Iran, together with two males in reference to the nationwide protests, whereas at the very least 15 others face the loss of life penalty.
“We’re dismayed by the unprecedented rise in executions in Iran and notice that at the very least 834 folks had been executed in 2023, together with eight folks related to the nationwide protests,” the consultants stated. “We urge the Iranian Authorities to cease this horrific wave of executions.”
The consultants additionally referred to as on the Authorities “to take steps to make sure the independence of the judiciary and that every one due course of and truthful trial requirements required by worldwide human rights legislation are strictly and unequivocally upheld in all capital instances.”
Moreover, they urged the authorities to overview the use and implementation of the loss of life penalty and make sure that capital punishment is used just for essentially the most critical crimes as outlined by worldwide legislation.
About Particular Rapporteurs
The 4 Particular Rapporteurs who issued the assertion have particular person mandates that cowl the state of affairs of human rights in Iran; extrajudicial, abstract or arbitrary executions; the independence of judges and attorneys; and the suitable to bodily and psychological well being.
They had been appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and are neither UN workers nor are they paid for his or her work.
