Fighting for every person facing the death penalty
Our vision
We believe that the death penalty is a cruel and inhuman punishment which discriminates against the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society.
We use the law to create change and achieve fairer criminal justice systems, where the human rights of all people are upheld.
Our Stories
Our legal work provides a lifeline to vulnerable prisoners and has helped to develop the law around the world.
Wenceslaus James
Devon Gordon, Deon Greenidge and Sherwyn Harte
Vinson Ariste
Lescene Edwards
Berthill Fox
Betty*
Aron John
Joshua French
Jainarine Persaud
Lavern Longsworth
Susan Kigula
Earl Pratt and Ivan Morgan
Nardis Maynard
Michael Maharaj, Damien Ramiah, Seenath Ramiah, Samuel Maharaj, Bobby Ramiah, Daniel Gopaul, Richard Huggins, and Mark Jaikaran
Anton Bastian
What we do
We fight on behalf of those whose right to life, to a fair trial and to humane treatment is at stake.
Free legal representation
We provide free legal representation and assistance to individuals facing the death penalty and other vulnerable prisoners. …
Capacity building
We deliver practical and targeted training to members of the judiciary, lawyers, mental health professionals and others working in the criminal justice system.…
Research & publications
We commission and publish original research and resources to address knowledge gaps and deepen understanding on the death penalty.…
Policy & engagement
We engage governments and other stakeholders in dialogue on the death penalty, to support a more informed and constructive debate.…
Our latest news and events
Read the latest news on The Death Penalty Project and our work from around the world