Syariah Courts Criminal Procedure Code · s 175

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s 175Execution of sentence of amputation of hand and foot

( 1 ) Before the execution of amputation of hand or foot as hadd for sariqah or hirabah, the medical officer shall ensure that -

(a)

the body part to be inflicted with hadd is functional;

(b)

the equipments to be used in the amputating process are in good condition and hnctioning properly and will not cause unnecessary harm to the offender.

(2)

Where an offender is sentenced for sariqah liable to hadd for the first time, his right hand shall be amputated from the joint of the wrist as shown in Schedule 3.

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(3)

Where an offender is sentenced for sariqah liable to hadd for the second time. his left foot shall be amputated from the ankle joint as shown in

Schedule 4.