COMMENT | It is with great pleasure that the scientific community, including experts from various universities and research entities, doctors, and psychologists, extend our congratulations to the government.

This is in regard to the recent passing of the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Bill 2023.

We commend the government for its bold and courageous decision to implement this bill, which marks a significant milestone in the country's criminal justice system.

We also appreciate that this decision is rooted in science, evidence and compliance with the human rights treaties of the UN...