death penalty
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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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Singapore executes man for trafficking 1kg of cannabis
Speed Read Human rights organisations criticise city-state for hanging Singaporean man whose case was ‘far from clear cut’
By The Week Staff Published
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DeSantis signs bill loosening requirements for death penalty vote in Florida
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Pennsylvania governor says he won't sign execution orders, calls for repeal of the death penalty
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By Theara Coleman 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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Supreme Court declines death row inmate's appeal over prejudiced jurors
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By Justin Klawans 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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How Britain changed over Queen Elizabeth’s reign
feature From Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson, the nation was transformed during her 70 years on the throne
By Chas Newkey-Burden Last updated
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What's next for Melissa Lucio's death penalty case?
opinion The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Texas prosecutor, facing pressure from Catholic bishops and Kim Kardashian, may pause Melissa Lucio execution
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By Peter Weber Published
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Saudi Arabia conducts mass execution of 81 people
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By Grayson Quay Published
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Oklahoma resumes executions after 6 years
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Why Biden's team is pushing for a death penalty he won't execute
Talking Point
By Joel Mathis Published
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