Capital Punishment
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The pros and cons of the death penalty
Despite global trend towards abolition of capital punishment, public opinion remains divided
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Ghana abolishes the death penalty
feature It joins a growing list of African countries which are turning away from capital punishment
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Trump's plan for a 2nd term reportedly includes firing squads, hangings, and group executions
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By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Death penalty: U.S. carried out historically few executions in 2022, but 1 in 3 were 'botched'
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By Peter Weber Published
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Iran executes 1st protester, is accused of poisoning students to prevent more anti-government protests
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By Peter Weber Published
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Supreme Court green-lights 4 executions in 4 states in 24 hours
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By Peter Weber Published
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Alabama delays execution after 5-4 Supreme Court rules it can continue
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By Peter Weber Published
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‘Not all Britons are gearing up for the jubilee’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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John Oliver explains why it's so hard for innocent people to win exoneration, even on death row
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By Peter Weber Published
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Oklahoma governor commutes death sentence of Julius Jones hours before planned execution
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By Peter Weber Published
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Oklahoma parole board recommends clemency for death row inmate Julius Jones
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Oklahoma to continue lethal injections after inmate vomits during execution
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By Harold Maass Published
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Despite pleas from Pope Francis and other advocates, Missouri executes intellectually disabled man
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By Peter Weber Published
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Supreme Court halts Texas execution over inmate's request for hands-on final prayer
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By Peter Weber Published
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