More From Clive Stafford Smith
Trump knows nothing about Guantanamo Bay – he'll make matters even worse
He's a self-proclaimed patriot but appears happy with this most un-American state of affairs.
Jan 04, 2017
We stopped burning witches – isn't it time we stopped putting people to death?
There are still 2,905 people on death row in the US and 8,200 in Pakistan.
Oct 10, 2016
On death row in Pakistan, a schizophrenic prisoner waits for the hangman's noose
Imdad Ali has been certified 'insane' by a Pakistani court but could be executed at any time
Sep 23, 2016
Barack Obama is the most powerful man in the world – so why is Guantanamo Bay still open?
Those who argue that Obama does not have the power to close the prison are simply wrong.
Aug 17, 2016
Drone strike 'Kill List' - and Britain's role in it - will only make the world more dangerous
Kill List generates roughly 40 to 60 new enemies for every terrorist operative killed by drones
Apr 11, 2016
Pakistan: Catch-22 that disabled the hangman's geometry for condemned paraplegic prisoner Abdul Basit
Pakistan Prison Rules require that the condemned man mount the gallows; Abdul Basit cannot get out of his wheelchair.
Sep 25, 2015
Crucifixion of teenager in Saudi Arabia highlights Britain's business deals with despots
Ali Mohammed al-Nimr is set to be beheaded and then crucified after appeal is denied.
Sep 17, 2015
Aftab Bahadur Masih: Pakistan just hanged an innocent man
Aftab Bahadur Masih went to the gallows insisting that he was innocent
Jun 10, 2015
