Iran pushes death penalty for converts

Iran pushes death penalty for converts

The legislature of Iran is considering a bill that would the death penalty on Muslims who convert to Christianity or other religions. From EU Pressures Iran to Drop Apostasy Bill:

The draft apostasy bill being debated in Iran was initially approved at a first stage vote by the Iranian parliament on Tuesday, September 9, with 196 votes for, seven against, and two abstentions. The bill, named the Islamic Penal Code, is currently due to be sent back to the Legislative Commission for amendments before being brought before the Iranian parliament for a further vote.

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