death penalty

Pros and cons Record number of executions in Saudi Arabia and drugs crackdown in Iran offset broader global trend away from capital punishment

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated 25 February 26

The Explainer This year has brought the highest number of executions in a decade

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 17 November 25

The Explainer The country’s longest-serving leader spearheaded a ‘ruthless, state-led crackdown’ of protestors in 2024, and faces extradition from India

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 17 November 25

The Week Recommends Death row drama ‘deals with the very essence of morality, judgement and conscience’

By The Week UK Published 6 November 25

Talking Points Comments on immigration and abortion draw backlash

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 3 October 25

Speed Read If convicted, Mangione faces up to life in state prison

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 17 September 25

Speed Read Mangione was charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 2 April 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 14 March 25

speed read Death row inmate Brad Sigmon prefers the squad over the electric chair or lethal injection, his lawyer said

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 7 March 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 27 January 25

Speed Read The president downgraded the punishment of 37 of 40 prisoners on death row to life in prison without parole

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 24 December 24

Speed Read President Joe Biden commuted a record 1,499 sentences and pardoned 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 13 December 24