The new “Criminal Procedure Regulation of the Courts”, approved by the Taliban, not only fails to ensure basic guarantees for a fair trial, but it also authorizes the destruction of property as a form of punishment, institutionalizes torture and other ill-treatment through corporal punishment and allows the death penalty for a wide range of offences. Additionally, the regulation entrenches discrimination based on gender, religion, belief, and social status. It further restricts civic space and undermines the right to freedom of expression and thought as well as expressly recognizes slavery.
