BBC News:- The US Supreme Court has stayed the execution of Texas inmate John Henry Ramirez, who requested the right to have his pastor hold him as he died. Ramirez argued a Texas policy of not allowing spiritual advisers to touch inmates during execution violated his right to practise religion. Prison officials have said the rule is in place 'due to security concerns'. In an order on Wednesday, the top court said the justices would take up the appeal in October or November. It comes amid growing controversy over the use of capital punishment in the US. Ramirez, 37, stabbed a
