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Jan 31, 2024 · UN Human Rights has long opposed the death penalty, working with States and institutions to abolish it or, at least, enact moratoriums on its use. Through research, reports and work with experts, the Office helps to debunk some of the myths surrounding use of the punishment.
- Death penalty does not lead to justice | OHCHR
UN Human Rights and the UN system advocate for the universal...
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The infliction of the death penalty is incompatible with the...
- Death penalty does not lead to justice | OHCHR
Oct 10, 2024 · UN Human Rights and the UN system advocate for the universal abolition of the death penalty for three main reasons: it is profoundly difficult to reconcile with human rights, especially the right to life; however robust a judicial system may be, it is prone to bias and error; and there’s little to no evidence that the death penalty is a ...
Aug 9, 2024 · The infliction of the death penalty is incompatible with the right to life and is difficult to reconcile with the right to live free of torture. The UN has historically opposed it and works towards its worldwide abolition. And progress has been made: the death penalty has been abolished in approximately 170 countries so far.
The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. Amnesty International opposes the death penalty in all cases without exception – regardless of who is accused, the nature or circumstances of the crime, guilt or innocence or method of execution.
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We work with member organizations to train advocates and work to eliminate and reduce the scope of application of the death penalty, including fact-finding and advocacy at the United Nations. Read about the twenty most common human rights violations connected to the death penalty.
Why does Amnesty International oppose the death penalty? The death penalty violates the most fundamental human right – the right to life. It is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. The death penalty is discriminatory.
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Sep 1, 2007 · The Death Penalty V. Human Rights: Why Abolish the Death Penalty? In this document Amnesty International calls on the UN General Assembly, 62nd session, (2007) to adopt a resolution affirming the right to life and stating that abolition of the death penalty is essential for the protection of human rights and to report on the implementation of ...