Death Penalty Injustice

Capital punishment, otherwise known as the death penalty, is a controversial subject which has been argued for decades due to the ethical decisions involved. People believe the death penalty is the right thing to do and that it is the perfect example of ‘justice’ while others believe that it is immoral and overly expensive. The death penalty is not a logical sentence for criminals, it doesn’t give them the right type of justice and it is immoral.

Over the course of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries use of the death penalty was increasingly restricted to the most serious offences. It was removed from pickpocketing in 1808, and from many more offences in the 1820s and 1830s. By the 1840s only those found guilty of the most serious offences (murder, wounding, violent theft, arson, sodomy) were sentenced to death (though only murderers were actually executed), and the 1861 Offences Against the Persons Act abolished the death penalty for all offences except for murder and High Treason.

In the 1800s during the time of prison reform, the use of capital punishment and conviction with the death penalty became increasingly stigmatized- less and less was this an acceptable form of punishment and grew to be seen in a much more negative light. Throughout American history, the death penalty through hangings and other execution styles was a part of public society and was often a form of entertainment. Gradually these executions moved out of the public limelight and into a more private sphere, often within the prison walls, and eventually made their way to death by electric chair and lethal injection. Increasing focus on morality led the states and country to tend toward these more ethical ways execution, yet the death penalty has still

The death penalty has been a controversial topic among society for ages. An issue often brought up when discussing the legality of capital punishment is wrongful convictions. Advocates of the death penalty say that, while wrongful convictions are an issue, those few cases do not outweigh the need for lawful execution of felons who are, without a doubt, guilty. On the other hand, the opponents argue that the death penalty is wrong from both a legal and moral standpoint, an ineffective form of punishment, and should, ultimately, be outlawed. With both advocates and challengers constantly debating on this topic, the death penalty and wrongful convictions continue to be hot buttons issues for Americans and people throughout the world.

Capital punishment (the death penalty) is a legal procedure which is known as the most severe punishment where the law authorizes execution as a punishment for criminals (Gerald, 2008). Many people claim that allowing such a punishment will help decrease the crime rate, and also give closure to the victim’s family, but if you as American citizens analyze this situation in more detail you can see that taking a life for taking a life is more of a personal matter than justice. When comparing the states that allow capital punishment with the states that have abolished it, the crime rate does not differ. Hence, those who argue that death row has a positive effect on making criminals

“Since 1973, at least 121 people have been released from death row after evidence of their innocence emerged. During the same period of time, over 982 people have been executed. Thus, for every eight people executed, we have found one person on death row who never should have been convicted. These statistics represent an intolerable risk of executing the innocent” (“Innocence”).

In the U.S. alone, 32 states still allow the death penalty and since 1976 almost 1,500 people have executed. This begs the question, were all 1,500 of these people really guilty, and if they were was it necessary to punish murder with death? One major cause of injustice is the death penalty because by killing those guilty of major crimes the system is essentially sinking to the same level as the felon, due to possible inaccuracy within the court system an innocent life could be taken, and lastly the death penalty doesn’t lower crime or homicide rates. Therefore, by prohibiting the death penalty the amount of injustice our country faces could be reduced.

Convicted criminals should be limited in their appeals and there should be no stays of execution to draw out their incarceration. Executions should be carried out forthrightly, without delay and with sufficient publicity to get the message across to other criminals. To see a reduction in crime based on the death penalty, society must realize that criminals will, no matter what, be put to death if particular crimes are committed. They need to realize and that there is no hope of absolution. The same that is true for capital punishment, is true in general. Though retributive and utilitarian principles of justice are independent from one other; and though they can sometimes lead us to same conclusion on what is right and wrong. Both principles are needed because there is no assurance that the decision is the right one, without a system of checks and

Should we put capital punishment to death? Nowadays In modern and civilized societies, its supporters have decreased in number considerably. Critics view the death penalty as inhumane and barbaric. Others says that is an unrealistic and romantic view ignores the basic human nature. This report will investigate what will happen if it is reintroduce. This report will look at how effective it is in performing its purpose which is to deter others and is it really the best decision for the economy in addition to the public opinion.

Death penalty brings on a big debate or whether it’s a valid deterrent measure that fit the crimes. Some pros and cons addressed the death penalty and issues at hand. Some pros for the death penalty are the costs the government less as opposed to life imprisonment without parole; deters and distract criminals to commit felonies; It’s constitutional and does not infringe upon the Eight Amendment which forbids the federal government from imposing excessive bail, fines and cruel and unusual punishments, including torture; and it is a just punishment for crimes committed against the rights to life, freedom and safety of victims (“List of 10 Biggest Death Penalty Pros and Cons”, n.d.). While on the other hand, the cons are innocent people are wrongly executed; we must consider their mental state of free will, some criminals are suffering from mental illness or are having clouded judgment at the time of the crime; It is an added cost to

I am against the death penalty because it teaches the condemned nothing. It is very hypocritical to kill. It does not dissuade citizens for murdering again. Those are my three key points against the death penalty. I am going to prove to you that the death penalty is unjust.

The death penalty is something few people love. Death penalty involves a myriad of bureaucratic processes given that the judiciary must use long and complicated sessions to ensure no citizen is wrongly executed for the crimes they have not done. However, there are cases where even the innocent persons are not protected from mischievous executions and end up being executed for crimes they did not commit. Most people argue that death penalty is cruel while life imprisonment is inhumane but less cruel. There is also the possibility of parole in case of a life sentence. Apparently, life imprisonment is a better than death penalty given that it costs less, and the money saved can be channeled to some other important programs that improve the life of the citizens. The detention also reduces the possibility of the accused to reverse the mistake. Millions of dollars saved are advantageous in improving schools, infrastructure, police forces, strengthening public programs, improving mental health services, enabling drug treatment, and preventing child abuse. This piece of writing will argue why life imprisonment is better than death penalty.

Secondly, in legal system. What is the death penalty? It is the highest type of punishment for a murderer or convicted felon to be punished by our government legally through death. The death penalty defended the fairness of the law. Capital punishment has the potential to lower crime rates; it could provide a safer society for us and make us realize the value of life, where the main advantage of its usage is to counter the illegal activities. The existence of the death penalty is necessary. Especially we can save society resource, the society doesn’t have duty to costs much money for a convict all life in jail. It is very expensive to hold someone in prison for life. Life prisoners stay in prison on average for 30 to 40 years at a cost of＄40,000 to＄50,000 per year, In the economic, this kind of government expenditures is not necessary, even in recession ,it will be a burden of government .Comparing with life imprisonment, the death penalty is more effective to combat crime. If an official commits graft crime and be sentenced to life. Then their family bribe governor to shorter sentences, therefore the life imprisonment will change to term of imprisonment, or some people use the excuse which be released on bail for medical service to get rid of legal penalties. This kind of legal loopholes make someone doesn’t accept

Capital punishment became a controversial issue lately, and it is a big debate in the world. The debate of capital punishment has two sides: the people who argue in favour of capital punishment and the people who argue against capital punishment. The most compelling arguments against capital punishment can be made on the basis of it doesn’t reduce crime, risks executions of innocent people, inflicted disproportionately on the poor and targeting people of colour (racist), persons who commit vicious crimes have often suffered from neglect, violence, cruelty, lack of love, and a host of destructive social conditions.

​People have different opinions and ideas regarding the issue on death penalty. In fact, this death penalty is still a debatable issue and requires the opinions of people, researchers, and experts. Mostly people may say that they are not in favor of this penalty for it is cruel. People may say that death penalty may not be a possible solution for the crimes and injustices happening around us. But, people got wrong with this idea, with this statement because this death penalty is in fact, a good and a possible solution for what is happening right now. Death penalty could provide advantages to us and surely we could really benefit from these advantages.