Tehran: Iran's top human rights official said the death by stoning sentence for a 43-year-old woman convicted of adultery is under review.
The sentence to stone Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to death drew worldwide outcry after it was publicised by her lawyer, who had warned she was facing imminent execution.
British media reported late on Thursday that the stoning would not occur, citing the Iranian embassy in London.
Mohammed Javad Larijani of Iran's human rights council told the state news agency Saturday that the "review and appeal of the verdict is on the agenda."
He added that converting sentences of stoning to alternative punishments is common.
While judges often hand down stoning sentences, they are rarely implemented.
Do you agree with the stoning sentence? Or do you think the first punishment of 99 lashes is enough punishment for her crimes? Is stoning still an acceptable punishment in this day and age?
