how laws change over TIME - capital punishment Flashcards
1
Q
what is CAPITAL PUNISHMENT?
A
the practice of executing someone as punishment for a specific crime
2
Q
when was capital punishment FOR MURDER ABOLISHED in the UK?
A
1969
3
Q
when was capital punishment SUSPENDED in the UK?
A
1965 - capital punishment for murder suspended for 5 years (beheading was abolished but hanging was kept)
4
Q
when was the death penalty for ALL CRIMES ABOLISHED in the UK?
A
1998 - capital punishment for all crimes was abolished
5
Q
WHY was capital punishment abolished?
A
sentencing a person to death is considered to be a violation of the right to life and the right to freedom from torture and inhumane or degrading treatment which are both protected under the Human Rights Act
6
Q
countries where the death penalty is still legal
A
- china
- iran
- vietnam
- USA (some states)
