Sentences with phrase «punished by execution»

In regions controlled by the Taliban or where conflict rages between Isis and other groups, homosexuality is punished by execution.

If there were evidence that punishing them by execution rather than by bloodless means incited them, that would certainly be an argument for using the bloodless means.

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Jesus was led to the place of execution in the company of two of Barabbas» desperadoes — three «bandits» to be punished for their crimes by Roman justice was what the public was intended to see.

In Russia, it is now illegal for same - sex couples to hold hands and doing so can lead to imprisonment and hefty fines.5 In Nigeria, same - sex couples holding hands can face up to 10 years in prison6 and in Uganda, similar displays of affection could lead to legal execution if a controversial bill is passed that allows «aggravated homosexuality» to be punished by death.7 Even without the risk of these extreme legal penalties, many same - sex couples avoid holding hands because they fear the potential repercussions from doing so in front of the wrong person at the wrong time.8 Such fears are not irrational.