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The "death penalty," also known as capital punishment, is not a law but a consequence for committing specific, serious crimes such as murder, treason, etc.
Not all countries use capital punishment.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y ago(in the US) There is not one standard, generally applicable, "law" addressing the death penalty. Currently thirty five states plus the US Government and the US Military have the death penalty on their books.
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What was the death penalty law in France in 1791?
beheaded
Is the death penalty necessary?
No, the majority of law enforcement officials believe that the death penalty does not deter criminals from committing crimes.
Debate about death penalty here in Philippines?
Death penalty should be a law bcoz criminals are no pity . Its very unfair to the victims.
Why does law and order SVU make reffrence to the death penalty?
Probably because the death penalty is still on the books in NY state.
What crimes carried the death penalty in English law?
Treason
Is the death penalty allowed during a time of war?
The application of the death penalty is not restricted by the political environment. Civilian law is not changed. The military also has the death penalty and most of the instances are associated with wartime events.
What was the penalty for all offences under the law of revolution tribunal?
death
Why do the law allow the death penalty?
Because that is what those in power have decided.
Did the Jewish leaders have the authority to carry out the death penalty?
No. But the courts of law did.
Why is the death sentence banned is South Africa?
Because civilised countries do not have the death penalty as part of their law.
What would be the proposal law against death penalty?
Cruel and unusual Pleasure.
Does the hanging law still stand in the UK?
No. The death penalty is no longer used in the UK.
