Academic report

Myth #3 – The death penalty saves money

By Reprieve / Clive Stafford Smith , on 8 September 2020



MYTH: The death penalty saves money. It costs less to kill people than to imprison them for life. FACT:The death penalty costs millions more than a sentence of life without parole. Taxpayers’ money could be used more efficiently on crime prevention programs and police.

  • Document type Academic report
  • Themes list Sentencing Alternatives, Financial cost,



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