Papua New Guinea Parliament Moves To Stop Violence Against Accused Sorcerers

The New York Times reported yesterday that the Parliament of Papua New Guinea  has taken action to deter the wave of violence, torture and killing that has been directed at individuals accused of sorcery. Parliament voted to repeal the 1971 Sorcery Act and also expanded the death penalty for a number of crimes including rape, robbery and murder. The new law allows execution by lethal injection, asphyxiation, firing squad and electrocution. [Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]