The European Parliament on Thursday 8 July condemned Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty, particularly for juvenile offenders, despite the country’s declaration that it has abolished executions of minors.
According to the joint resolution of The Left, Greens/EFA, Renew Europe, ECR, S&D, and EPP groups, adopted by 661 votes in favour, 3 against and 23 abstentions, there are currently at least 40 detainees at risk of execution in Saudi Arabia, at least nine of whom were minors at...