Iran stoning sentence not carried out

The authorities in Iran have announced that a woman convicted of adultery will not be stoned to death, but it is not clear whether they have lifted the death sentence against Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who has been in prison in Tabriz since 2006.

via:[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/middle_east/10565103.stm]

Washington

Grade: C

Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000

Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening

Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense