Hoge Vertegenwoordiger Ashton betreurt recente executie in Indonesië (en)

EUROPEAN UNION

Brussels, 22 March 2013 A

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the recent execution in Indonesia

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today:

"I deeply regret the execution of the death row inmate, Adam Wilson, in Indonesia on 15 March, following a period of five years during which no execution had taken place. This is a step backwards and goes against the global abolitionist trend.

The European Union hopes that Indonesia will return to its previous moratorium policy, and consider joining the wide community of states that have abolished the death penalty entirely. The EU is opposed to capital punishment in all cases and without exception, and has consistently called for its universal abolition. "