Document #1330002

AlertNet (Author), published by Thomson Reuters

Israel moves to toughen sentences for stone-throwers

http://www.trust.org/item/20150531144712-clrcp/?source=search

ecoi.net summary:
Israel moves to toughen sentences for throwing stones: law allows for sentences of up to 20 years in jail for throwing rock with intent of causing bodily harm; new law would allow 10 years' imprisonment without need to prove intention to harm anyone
Countries:
Israel, State of Palestine
Sources:
AlertNet (Author), published by Thomson Reuters
Original link:
http://www.trust.org/item/20150531144712-clrcp/?source=search
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
31 May 2015
Document ID:
1330002 (former ID 304377)

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