Moving Away from the Death Penalty

Arguments, Trends and Perspectives

Format *
Capital punishment is irrevocable. It prohibits the correction of mistakes by the justice system and leaves no room for human error, with the gravest of consequences. There is no evidence of a deterrent effect of the death penalty. Those sacrificed on the altar of retributive justice are almost always the most vulnerable. This book covers a wide range of topics, from the discriminatory application of the death penalty, wrongful convictions, proven lack of deterrence effect, to legality of the capital punishment under international law and the morality of taking of human life.

Details:

Agency/Department
UN/Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Print ISBN
9789211542158
PDF ISBN
9789210575898
Print Publication Date
PDF Publication Date
Page Count
298
Print Sales Number
15.XIV.6

We do not currently sell e-books on our site however if you'd like to find out where you can purchase one please click here.