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This list is from Anmesty International; and it is the countries that still keep thr death penalty for 'ordinary' crime.
Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Botswana, Chad, China, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cuba, Dominica, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zimbabwae
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What is the capital punishment facts?
Although at least 98 countries no longer use the death penalty, there are still 58 nations that do use capital punishment. There is controversy on whether capital punishment is humane.
What should be the capital punishment?
Capital punishment is legally sentencing someone to death through means of a countries legislation. So that is what it should be.
What crimes were capital punishment given for. In ohter words what crimes do you have to commit to receive capital punishment?
At one time capital punishment was meted out for what we would now consider trivial or at best worth a stern warning. In countries with a stable and fair judicial system capital punishment is usually only given for what is seen as the most horrific crimes such as premeditated murder. Many countries have outlawed capital punishment completely, others still retain it for crimes which that country has decided are reprehensible, and these vary widely. It you travel abroad it best to be informed of the local laws and punishments.
Approximately what proportion of countries around the world had the death penalty in 2008?
According to Amnesty International, the following information represents the death penalty status of world countries, as of January 2009.Legal StatusNo Capital Punishment................92.......47.2%Abolished for Ordinary Crimes...... 9....... 4.6%Abolished in Practice...................33.......16.9%Use Capital Punishment...............61.......31.3%Total Sample............................195......100.0%** Statistics do not equal 100% due to roundingPractical StatusNot Practicing Capital Punishment.........125........64.1%Allow Capital Punishment*.....................70........35.9%* The nine countries that allow capital punishment only under extraordinary circumstances occupy a grey zone between extremes, but are included with those that actively practice capital punishment. To view a world map of countries by death penalty status, see Related Links, below.
What is the percentage of countries with the death penalty to those with out?
According to Amnesty International, the following information represents the death penalty status of world countries, as of January 2009.Legal StatusNo Capital Punishment................92.......47.2%Abolished for Ordinary Crimes...... 9....... 4.6%Abolished in Practice...................33.......16.9%Use Capital Punishment...............61.......31.3%Total Sample............................195......100.0%** Statistics do not equal 100% due to roundingPractical StatusNot Practicing Capital Punishment.........125........64.1%Allow Capital Punishment*.....................70........35.9%* The nine countries that allow capital punishment only under extraordinary circumstances occupy a grey zone between extremes, but are included with those that actively practice capital punishment. To view a world map of countries by death penalty status, see Related Links, below.
What countries in Europe still use capital punishment today?
None of the European countries use capital punishment.To view lists of the countries by death penalty status, see Related Questions, below.
Is revenge justification for capital punishment?
no revenge is not justification for capital punishment
What is Austria doing on capital punishment?
Austria doesn't have capital punishment.
What constitutes Capital Punishment in your society?
in the USA capital punishment is DEATH
Why did capital punishment end in Canada?
Capital punishment has ended in most civilized countries. Previously eye witness and fingerprint evaluation provided the basis for most capital punishment. After DNA evidence became available, it showed that many people facing death were actually innocent. For years the government had been executing innocent people. As a result, a number of places ended capital punishment.
Is capital punishment a belief?
Capital punishment is a belief and an actuality. It is not a universal belief or a universal actuality; the belief in capital punishment is only held by some people and capital punishment is practiced only in some places.
Is capital punishment practice in Fiji?
No. Capital Punishment is not tolerated or practised in Fiji.
