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Wh a t Is t h penalty is the legal procedure used
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ination.
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P e n a l t y ? execution of a prisoner, resulting in
4,401 lives last year.
the loss of
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In society, two categories of individuals can be taken into perspective : those who
consider the death penalty to be an inhumane act, while others see it as a
beneficial approach. About 64% of society say death penalty is morally justified,
while 33% say it is not justified.
The 33% of the population continues to argue that the death penalty may lead to
the unjust death of an innocent person. Furthermore, they seek to support their
stance by emphasizing the idea that each person in the community should be
given a second chance.
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Quran : The Quran does not
explicitly forbid the death penalty, it
promotes forgiveness as a more
What do religions virtuous alternative.
have to say about Bible : The Bible does not reject
this capital punishment, but it does
provide requirements for it. A person
can be killed justly if they have killed
unjustly, but they must also be
treated with humanity in the process.
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What are the alternative
punishments if we abolish the
death penalty?
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1. Life in prison (life 2. Rehabilitation Emphasizing
sentence) rehabilitation programs within
Instead of being executed,
prisons can focus on addressing
prisoners can be sentenced
to life in prison without the root causes of criminal
parole to ensure they will behavior, providing education.
no longer remain as a
member of society
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Criminal cases 3. The case of Rodney
Reed: Rodney Reed was
2. The case of Mumia Abu-Jamal:
1. The case of Troy Davis: Troy Mumia Abu-Jamal is a former convicted for the rape and
Davis was convicted for the journalist who was convicted for the
murder of a woman in
murder of a police officer in murder of a police officer in Texas, USA. His execution
Georgia, USA. However, his Pennsylvania, USA. His case had been scheduled
execution was postponed gained attention due to claims of multiple times but faced
multiple times due to doubts racial bias during his trial and significant opposition from
raised about his guilt and allegations that critical evidence
concerns regarding witness advocates who believe he
had been withheld or mishandled.
testimonies. Despite Appeals and interventions by
is innocent based on new
international appeals and activists have prevented him from evidence that emerged
significant public support, Troy being executed so far. after his conviction.
Davis was ultimately executed in
2011.
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Troy Davis Mumia Abu-Jamal Rodney Reed
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1. Human rights: Abolishing the death penalty aligns with principles of human rights,
as it respects individuals' right to life and dignity. It reinforces the idea that every
person has inherent value and deserves a chance at rehabilitation.
2. Rehabilitation: Without the threat of execution, there is a greater emphasis on
rehabilitation within criminal justice systems. Society can focus more on providing
opportunities for prisoners to reform themselves through education, counseling,
vocational training, and support programs.
3. Cost savings: Maintaining a system that imposes capital punishment can be
expensive due to lengthy legal procedures and high-security measures associated with
executions. By eliminating capital punishment, governments can redirect these resources
toward crime prevention initiatives or improving other aspects of their justice systems.
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4. Avoiding wrongful convictions: The possibility of executing an innocent person is a
significant concern with capital punishment. Removing this risk reduces instances where
individuals are wrongly convicted or sentenced to death based on flawed evidence or
inadequate legal representation.
5. International relations: Many countries have abolished or put in place moratoriums on
executions as part of their commitment to human rights principles. Abolishing the death
penalty can improve diplomatic relations with these countries by aligning policies and
promoting shared value.
6. Deterrence debate: The deterrent effect of capital punishment is still widely debated
among experts; some argue that it deters potential offenders while others believe it has
limited impact compared to other factors like socioeconomic conditions or effective policing
strategies.
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https://www.britannica.com/topic/capital-punishment/Argument
s-for-and-against-capital-punishment
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https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2021/06/02/most-america
ns-favor-the-death-penalty-despite-concerns-about-its-administr
ation/
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https://baylorlariat.com/2023/10/09/scripture-supports-the-death
-penalty/#:~:text=The%20Bible%20does%20not%20reject,with
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