MEDIA SILENCE: Taliban 'legalises SLAVERY' in human rights THREAT to Starmer's deportation plans

The Taliban has introduced a sweeping new criminal procedure code in Afghanistan that critics say formalises discrimination against non-Muslims, removes legal safeguards, and recognises categories of “free” and “enslaved” people under the law.

The move comes at a difficult time for Keir Starmer as the Labour government attempt to deport Afghan criminals from Britain. The new legal code could help criminals use human rights law to argue in court that deportation to Afghanistan would put them at risk.

Human rights group Rawadari has described the reforms as “deeply concerning.” The code reportedly recognises only Hanafi Sunni Muslims as legitimate, labels others heretics, and allows execution for those defending beliefs deemed contrary to Islam. It also introduces a strict class hierarchy, with punishments varying depending on social status.

Legal protections such as access to a defence lawyer and the right to remain silent have reportedly been removed. The code permits discretionary punishments, encourages individuals to punish “sinners,” and allows physical punishment of children within limits. Critics also warn that protections for women remain minimal, with limited penalties for domestic violence.

Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, has said the implications are “extremely concerning” and is reviewing the code from human rights and sharia perspectives.

This video breaks down what the Taliban’s new criminal code means for religious freedom, women’s rights, legal justice, and Afghanistan’s international standing.

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By Nicholas Dunning

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