Death Penalty Flashcards
1
Q
quote to support the death penalty
A
” an eye for an eye”
2
Q
number of people who were on death row in 2018
A
19,336
3
Q
a quote that opposes the use of executions
A
“thou shall not kill”
4
Q
the number of people in favour of the death penalty has fallen to …. from ….
A
75% to 48%
5
Q
what are 2 reasons why someone might agree with the death penalty
A
- justice for the victim and their friends/ families
- protect society (from criminal and deterrence)
6
Q
what year did the uk formally abolish the death penalty for all crimes
A
1998
last execution 1964
7
Q
How many countries have abolished (or stopped using) the death penalty as a form of punishment by the end of 2018?
A
