International human rights organizations and diplomatic envoys have intensified calls on the Maldivian government to abolish the death penalty for drug trafficking offenses. Critics argue that executing individuals for non-violent drug crimes contradicts global human rights norms and undermines efforts toward criminal justice reform. Recently, advocacy groups highlighted the disproportionate impact of capital punishment on marginalized communities within the Maldives, urging policymakers to consider alternative sentencing frameworks that emphasize rehabilitation over retribution. The international community also emphasizes the lack of conclusive evidence supporting the death penalty’s effectiveness as a deterrent in drug-related crimes.

Proposals for legal reform include the introduction of comprehensive drug rehabilitation…