The document discusses the history and current state of the death penalty. It outlines countries that still use capital punishment and some of the major crimes it applies to. Both pros and cons of the death penalty are presented, with supporters claiming it deters serious crimes while opponents argue it is a cruel punishment and the justice system can make mistakes. Different methods of execution are also detailed, including lethal injection, electrocution, gas chamber, firing squad, and hanging.
The document discusses the history and current state of the death penalty. It outlines countries that still use capital punishment and some of the major crimes it applies to. Both pros and cons of the death penalty are presented, with supporters claiming it deters serious crimes while opponents argue it is a cruel punishment and the justice system can make mistakes. Different methods of execution are also detailed, including lethal injection, electrocution, gas chamber, firing squad, and hanging.
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The document discusses the history and current state of the death penalty. It outlines countries that still use capital punishment and some of the major crimes it applies to. Both pros and cons of the death penalty are presented, with supporters claiming it deters serious crimes while opponents argue it is a cruel punishment and the justice system can make mistakes. Different methods of execution are also detailed, including lethal injection, electrocution, gas chamber, firing squad, and hanging.
The document discusses the history and current state of the death penalty. It outlines countries that still use capital punishment and some of the major crimes it applies to. Both pros and cons of the death penalty are presented, with supporters claiming it deters serious crimes while opponents argue it is a cruel punishment and the justice system can make mistakes. Different methods of execution are also detailed, including lethal injection, electrocution, gas chamber, firing squad, and hanging.
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DEATH PENALTY
HISTORY OF DEATH PENALTY
■Spanish and American Periods ■1946-1986 ■Reinstatement and moratorium ■Second suspension ■Support for reintroduction of Capital punishment ■Capital punishment in the United States COUNTRY AND CRIMES WITH DEATH PENALTY ■ North Korea ■ China ■ United States ■ Thailand ■ Japan ■ Taiwan ■ Singapore ■ Malaysia ■ Indonesia AGE AND CRIME RATES WITH DEATH PENALTY ■ At under 18 years of age PROS AND CONS OF THE DEATH PENALTY DEATH PENALTY PROS • It deters criminals from committing serious crimes • It is quick, painless and humane • The legal system constantly evolves to maximize justice • It appeases the victim or victims families • Retribution is not the same as revenge DEATH PENALTY CONS • It is a cruel and unusual punishment • It is an old-fashioned and ignorant solution • Justice system is bound to make mistakes • It continues the cycle of violence • There is no credible proof that the death penalty works as a deterrent METHODS OF DEATH PENALTY ■Lethal injection ■Electrocution ■Gas Chamber ■Firing Squad ■Hanging Lethal injection Electrocution Gas Chamber Firing Squad Hanging
