Courts unable to administer hadd due to lack of flogger

Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has said today that the Criminal Court has been unable to administer Hadd sentences due to lack of a flogger, or a person to administer the flogging sentences.

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Criminal Court in Male' City. FILE PHOTO / MIHAARU

Mariyath Mohamed

2024-07-02 14:50:42

Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has said today that the Criminal Court has been unable to administer Hadd sentences due to lack of a flogger, or a person to administer the flogging sentences.

On June 26, the Criminal Court announced that it is seeking a for a person to administer Hadd penalties. Salary and allowances for the post are quoted as MVR 8000, with the deadline being set for tomorrow.

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