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Resolution on the Global Abolition of the Death Penalty

Summary

The European Parliament calls for a global moratorium and the eventual universal abolition of the death penalty. It specifically condemns executions for drug offences, stoning, and crimes related to sexual orientation.
10 08.10.2015
Other
justice
human rights
social policy
international relations

Key points

In force from 08/10/2015
  • The European Parliament strongly supports a global moratorium on the death penalty as a necessary step toward its total abolition.
  • There is an urgent call to end the execution of minors and individuals with mental or intellectual disabilities.
  • The resolution condemns specific practices such as stoning and the use of death sentences for homosexuality or adultery.
  • The Parliament argues that death sentences fail to deter drug trafficking and calls for alternative prevention-focused programs.
Documents (PDFs)
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