Mother saves life of son's killer in Iran
Murder and several other crimes are punishable by death in Iran.
But under the country's interpretation of Islamic laws in force since the 1979 revolution, a victim's family has the right to spare a convict's life in return for financial payment.
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I agree with the Death Penalty for some crimes.
I'm not sure that I like the idea of a victim's family being able to grant immunity, and definitely not for money.
I think that provides an opportunity for extortion, blackmail and corruption and potentially pardons some of society's most detestable beings whilst others may not be able to raise the funds to pay off the hangman.
Some people can go their whole lives and never really live for a single minute.
