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.
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
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
Longest serving death row prisoner in T&T released by High Court
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Death row inmate released after resentencing - FREED AFTER 30 YEARS
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Longest serving death row prisoner in T&T released by High Court
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Longest serving death row prisoner in Trinidad & Tobago released by High Court
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UK Pro bono week – interviews with DPP’s network
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Pressure mounts for Kenya to abolish death penalty
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2023: 21st World Day Against the Death Penalty
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“Serious breach of procedural fairness” - excessive manslaughter sentence quashed in The Bahamas
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Ghana Web: Alban Bagbin praised for repeal of death penalty
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IBAHRI commends abolition of the death penalty - Ghana
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CLA Statement: Commending the Zambian and Ghanaian Governments for Abolishing the Death Penalty
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The Week: Ghana abolishes the death penalty
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The Guardian: Ghana abolishes death penalty, with expected reprieve for 176 condemned prisoners
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DPP INTERVIEW: Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Ghanaian MP whose private member’s Bills have abolished the death penalty in Ghana
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DPP interview with TRT - "Why are executions on the rise in a number of countries?"
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Jurist: Ghana Parliament votes to end death penalty
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Ghanaian Parliament votes to abolish the death penalty
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The Washington Post: Ghana votes to remove the death penalty, calling it sign of ‘inhumane’ society
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