From The Independent · · 1m 30s
UK minister calls US execution plan 'disturbing'
Bridget Phillipson criticises plans to execute former army major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad and livestream it, calling the move disturbing.
In brief
Bridget Phillipson criticises plans to execute former army major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad and livestream it, calling the move disturbing. UK equalities minister Bridget Phillipson called US plans to execute former army major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad disturbing, though said the decision rests with the…
UK minister condemns execution plan
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has called US plans to execute former army major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad disturbing, following confirmation the execution will be livestreamed.
“I find that rather disturbing, is my honest reaction.”
Hasan convicted in Fort Hood shooting
Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted over a two thousand nine mass shooting at the Fort Hood military base, which left thirteen people dead and thirty two injured.
Execution scheduled for December third
Hasan is scheduled to be put to death on December third. This will mark the first military execution in the US for more than sixty five years.
UK opposes death penalty but respects US sovereignty
Phillipson said the UK is proud to have abolished capital punishment long ago, but acknowledged the execution is ultimately a matter for the US government as a close ally.
“It's a matter for the US government.”
Trump backs execution at White House event
US President Donald Trump drew applause at a White House event on Friday when he referred to the planned execution, saying Hasan deserves death by firing squad for killing and wounding many people.
“Death penalty through firing squad, and he deserves it.”
What it means
UK equalities minister Bridget Phillipson called US plans to execute former army major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad disturbing, though said the decision rests with the US government.
