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Parliamentarians and the abolition of the death penalty – a resource

By World Coalition Against the Death Penalty / Francis H. Warburton, on 1 January 2014


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This resource is for parliamentarians around the globe, currently working or thinking of working for the abolition of the death penalty. It is intended to provide some of the key arguments for abolition based on a series of case studies, showing how abolition has been achieved and is being achieved around the world. The resource also sets out the mini steps that can be taken toward abolition and some information on the development of parliamentary networks and there are a list of contacts where parliamentarians can find information and support.




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