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
James Guthrie, impressive barrister whose work in the Privy Council included a string of landmark cases – obituary
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LATEST OP-ED: Hoyle & Jabbar - Death penalty doesn’t deter crime
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New article in Kenya's The Star: Death row convicts in Kenya not threatened by penalty – findings
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New research exploring socio-economic profiles of Kenya’s death row prisoners
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Kenyan prisoners on death row weren’t deterred by the threat of the death penalty: new research findings
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The Death Penalty Project pays tribute to James Guthrie KC
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London-based NGO to challenge lawfulness of Guyana’s death penalty at CCJ
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Guyana’s Court of Appeal refuses to declare the death penalty unconstitutional
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20th World Day Against the Death Penalty
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The Conversation: 'Why has Kenya not abolished the death penalty? Habit and inertia'
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Political and legal issues: reflections on our report launch in Kenya, Nairobi
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Efforts towards Abolition: Our recent trip to Ghana
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Executive Director of The Death Penalty Project calls on First Deputy Speaker
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There is strong evidence Kenyans want abolition of death penalty
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New research examines Kenyan attitudes towards the death penalty
Read More As Africa rapidly turns away from capital punishment, is it time for Kenya to abolish this relic of a colonial past?
Read More Challenge to the constitutionality of the mandatory death penalty in Trinidad and Tobago dismissed by UK Privy Council
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Lescene Edwards's murder conviction overturned by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
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