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The ΕU closely monitored the case of Amina Lawal, who was sentenced last year to death by stoning, and we expressed our deep concern in a declaration on 21 Αugust 2002 about the decision by the court of appeal rejecting Amina Lawal's appeal. Following this referral of the case, no similar convictions have been noted in the Council.
The ΕU will continue to exert pressure within the framework of political dialogue and at various levels, especially through the head of missions in Abuja, stressing that Nigeria must ensure that the constitution remains the supreme law in its country.
Amina Lawal's defence formulated the opinion that supportive action should be taken in a discreet and confidential manner due to the constitutional problems which arise from the application of Sharia law in certain states. The ΕU has taken this advice on board and is of the opinion that, as long as the case is not considered to be pending, it is better to follow a general approach, such as that I referred to earlier, and not to individualise the case. Within these frameworks, the ΕU has repeated its position on the death penalty and encouraged the Nigerian Government to continue to work for the abolition of the death penalty and for the prevention of any form of harsh, inhumane or humiliating treatment or punishment. In particular, we are urging the Nigerian authorities to respect human rights and human dignity fully, especially as regards women.
On this issue, the ΕU generally attaches great importance to the role of civil society and we are supporting the human rights organisations and other non-governmental bodies active in this sector.
Given that the electoral process has now been completed, the ΕU will continue to focus on this issue – it is an important issue – and will take appropriate action depending on subsequent measures taken by the courts."@en1
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