We will hang some criminals 'until the head is completely severed from the body', says Duterte

Philippines' President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has said he aims to bring back death by hanging.

We will hang some criminals 'until the head is completely severed from the body', says Duterte

Philippines' President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has said he aims to bring back death by hanging.

Mr Duterte said he will ask his country's congress to reimpose the death penalty, which has been suspended since 2006 following opposition from the Catholic church.

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