capital punishment

Amnesty International presents an argument against the death penalty, along with documents including the Universal declaration of human rights, the American convention on human rights, the Checklist of main restrictions and safeguards on the death penalty, and a dozen other primary source documents.

Presents an overview of the history of capital punishment, theories on the causes of crime and the deterrent effects of punitive actions, and the moral and legal principles involved.

Discusses capital punishment including its history in the United States, Supreme Court rulings, and public attitudes.

Traces the history of capital punishment in the United States and discusses some famous controversial criminal cases.

Presents an overview of the history of capital punishment, theories on the causes of crime and the deterrent effects of punitive actions, and the moral and legal principles involved.