Muslim: treatment of criminals

• What did the Universal Declaration of human Rights set out?


  fundamental human rights to be universally protected = all members of United nations agreed
• what were 3 examples of rights that the UDHR (universal declaration of human rights) set out?

  - freedom from torture + degrading treatment

  - Right to a fair trial - trials made in public

  - right to not be punished for something that wasn't a crime when you did it
• What do some Muslims believe about the treatment of criminals? What are some groups that are trying to achieve this? 2 points

  - criminals should be treated fairly + punishments should aim at both reforming criminals + bringing in restorative justice.

  - Muslim prison Chaplains association + Muslim Aid = work with muslims to achieve this
• What do Muslim countries with Shariah justice systems believe about the treatment of criminals?

  - criminals should be punished according to the 'hadd punishments' set out in Quran
• What type of punishment do all Muslims oppose?

  use of torture.
• What punishments to some Muslims allow?

  shariah punishments = flogging, stoning or amputation as torture
• When would some Muslims permit torture of criminals?

  if they're hiding a secret which will harm innocent people
• What does the Quranic verse '' and they feed, for the love of allah, the indigent, the orphan and the captive'' mean to muslims?

  - Muslims have been ordered by God to treat captives fairly + humanely
• What Problems do Muslims have with United nations declaration of Human rights?

  - problems with areas on gay rights, sex outside of marriage + freedom of speech and religion.
• What often is there nothing of in Muslim countries?

  - no gay rights + no equal rights for women
• What do Humanists and Atheists believe about treatment of criminals?

  criminals should be treated justly + humanely = helps ensure innocent suspects are treated this way too
• Are humanists in favour of Human rights?

  Yes
• What are humanists supporter of?

  United nations declaration of human rights
• What do some atheists think about convicted criminals?

  - should not be able to use human rights legislation for things like: stopping them from being deported = it would split them from spouse + children and allow them to vote in prison
• Why do some atheists approve torture?

  - approve torture to prevent terrorist attacks