Fighting for every person facing the death penalty
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Prisoners at Belize Central Prison
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.
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
Lescene Edwards's murder conviction overturned by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
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A punishment reserved for the poor and marginalised? New study shines light on the profiles and experiences of death row inmates in Bangladesh
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The Death Penalty Project pays tribute to Professor Nigel Eastman
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Taiwan’s legislators hold the key to abolition as new research reveals the majority favour an end to capital punishment
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Human Rights Day 2021
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The Death Penalty Project pays tribute to Nancy Anderson
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UK’s Privy Council set to hear important challenge to constitutionality of the mandatory death penalty in Trinidad and Tobago
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Indonesians’ support for the death penalty declines with more rigorous survey methods
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The Kalisher Trust Legal Internship - Applications now open
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World Day Against the Death Penalty - Women and the Death Penalty
Read More People may change mind about death penalty, but government?
Read More Dismantle the gallows! Sierra Leone becomes the latest country to abolish the death penalty
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Sentenced to death for killing her abusive ex-boyfriend as he attacked her: Aminata's story shows the importance of considering mitigating circumstances
Read More New research revealing the attitudes of Indonesians towards the death penalty provides new data that could facilitate fresh discourse on the future of capital punishment in the country
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The Death Penalty Project at CogX Festival 2021
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Guyana’s Court of Appeal will today hear a landmark case that could see the death penalty abolished
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Lawyer: Popular support a flawed reason for death penalty in Japan
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[JOINT STATEMENT] UN Crime Congress: abolition of the death penalty must be an integral part of crime prevention programmes and criminal justice reforms
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