Death Penalty (Capital Punishment)

Death penalty or capital punishment means awarding the convict with death for the capital crimes. This crude form of punishing and has been widely debated, in the wake of which several countries have abolished it. Despite the inhuman adversities done by such criminals, death penalty is no answer. The answer lies in transforming and forgiving them as 'forgiveness is the virtue of the brave, and brave are those who make a difference'.
  • Death Penalty Vs. Life in Prison
    Death penalty, the ultimate form of punishment that we have in our justice system. It definitely helps in reducing crime rates. Or does it? Is it really the best way to do justice? Maybe. Maybe not. There is another option, life imprisonment without parole. Let's see how these two match up.
  • Religion and the Death Penalty
    Religions all across the world have mixed stances on the issue of death penalty. Much has been left to legal experts and for us to figure out. Welcome to the debate on one of the most controversial topics of the world history...
  • How Many States have the Death Penalty
    The death penalty does exist in some of the states in the United States. There are some states, who have done away totally with the death penalty and there are some who continue to have it. Scroll down to know the number of states, where death penalty is still awarded.
  • Is the Death Penalty Effective in Preventing Serious Crimes
    Does death penalty serve the purpose when it comes to prevention of serious crimes such as murder? Join us in our quest to find out whether death penalty - or capital punishment, is as effective crime deterrent as it is believed to be.
  • Reasons Why Death Penalty is Wrong
    The death penalty is one of the most gruesome ways to end someone's life. Today we list out the reasons why it is wrong? Along with Its effects and consequences on the society and on the victim's family.
  • Should there be a Death Penalty?
    Everybody has an opinion on whether death penalty deserves a place in the society or not, with more people being in favor of the same. In a bid to join the raging debate, we decided to evaluate some points put forth by those in support of this practice and those who oppose the same.
  • Is Death Penalty a Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
    This article shares some insights on one of the most debatable issues - is death penalty cruel or unusual? To know more, read on.
  • Death Penalty Debate
    The death penalty debate is a very precarious one and as any other such major argument, there are two sides to it. The text to follow will throw some light on these arguments.
  • Pro Death Penalty Arguments
    A compilation of some of the pro death penalty arguments put forth by those people who feel that it is a necessity for a crime-free society. Continue reading for more information on why capital punishment shouldn't be abolished.
  • Death Penalty Statistics
    The controversy over death penalty is a much debated topic, garnering equally strong advocacies both for and against it. The following death penalty statistics throw some light upon numeric details of capital punishment that has been meted out in the US as well as certain other countries in the rest of the world.
  • Death Penalty Pros
    Death penalty pros and cons have always been a matter of debate. Many are in favor of capital punishment, while others, still show pity on the criminals. This article is for those who are willing to know why death penalty is justifiable.
  • Death Penalty Cons
    Political sciences and legal studies have matured from primitiveness to sophistication regarding death penalty. Cons or disadvantages of this capital punishments have led to many in society questioning the very existence of a legal system and its ability to sentence a person to death.
  • Ronnie Lee Gardner Executed by Firing Squad
    Death row convict Ronnie Lee Gardner has been put to death by a firing squad in Utah...
  • Should Death Penalty be Allowed?
    Death penalty is an issue which has a myriad of dimensions. In the article, I will try and unravel some of the aspects related to capital punishment.
  • Capital Punishment Statistics
    According to the statistics, as many as 59 countries - including the United States of America - retain capital punishment (AKA death penalty) as a form of punishment for criminal activities even today. Continue reading....
  • Should Death Penalty be Abolished?
    Death penalty is, undoubtedly, one of the raging issues of debate in the world today. While those who believe that it should be abolished argue that it is a violation of the basic human rights, others feel that it is a necessity to maintain the decorum in our society.
  • China Execution Rate Highest in the World
    China is said to have executed more people in 2009 as compared to the rest of the whole world combined.
  • Death Penalty Pros and Cons
    The pros and cons of the death penalty has been a topic of debate for scores of decades. Although several countries still use death penalty as the most severe kind of punishment, majority of the countries across the globe have abolished this method of punishment.
  • First Single Drug Execution Carried Out in Ohio
    An Ohio inmate was executed using a new single-drug method.
  • Historical Methods of Capital Punishment
    Capital punishment always instigates a new debate among the judicial system and the humanitarians. These days, in most countries, the convicts are dealt with a humanitarian approach and the 'act ' is made less gruesome. But, this was not the case during the medieval period, people were executed for petty reasons. Let's go back in the dark ages of history where human life was not worth much.
  • Facts about Capital Punishment
    Capital punishment has always been a controversial issue with opinions of many, both for and against it. While some claim that it is an effective way of curbing the rate of crime, the others argue that it is a very inhumane and cruel method of punishment.
  • Pros and Cons of Capital Punishment
    Debates on whether capital punishment is morally correct in a civilized society have been going on for ages. Let's look at some pros and cons of death sentence.
  • Reasons against Capital Punishment (Death Penalty)
    Capital punishment is a barbarian act and remains a blot on the face of humanity since a very long time. There are numerous reasons against death penalty which strongly advocate the abolishment of brutal capital punishment.