Just scrap shariah caning altogether
If there is no need to fear it then why bother with it as punishment? I seriously doubt that it is effective as an education tool either. It is, however, definitely degrading.
via The Nut Graph by By Ding Jo-Ann and Patrick Kratzenstein on 2/28/10
"The public and world community no longer needs to fear caning as a punishment under the syariah because it is not cruel but instead educates the offenders. It also provides awareness and teaches the offenders to repent and not repeat the acts." Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, who is also Umno vice-president, elaborating after three...
