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Wrongful convictions and the death penalty

Wrongful convictions and the death penalty
  • Resource type: Policy briefs
  • Themes: Experiences of criminal justice
  • Published: 1 November 2022

One of the most compelling forces behind the evolution of international attitudes towards capital punishment in recent decades has been the increasing recognition of the potential for error in its use – that those states that choose to retain the practice may be taking the lives of innocent individuals.

The Death Penalty Project produced this resource on wrongful convictions and the death penalty. Download or view the document online.

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