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In a statement last July, global human rights watchdog Amnesty International said there had been no executions in Laos since 1989.
Government spokesman Khenthong said he understood some foreigners had received death sentences "but in practice it's not implemented
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AFP: Pregnancy may help Briton avoid firing squad: Laos
Apparently, Laos hasn't executed anyone since 1989. It looks like the practice isn't implemented as advertised.
I'm guessing this means she still faces life imprisonment in Laos.
SF, what about the hundreds of other Britons jailed overseas?
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Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 05-06-2009 at 11:46 AM..
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