The Death Penalty's Denial of Fundamental Human Rights: International Law, State Practice, and the Emerging Abolitionist Norm (ASIL Studies in International Legal Theory)
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The Death Penalty's Denial of Fundamental Human Rights details how capital punishment violates universal human rights-to life; to be free from torture and other forms of cruelty; to be treated in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner; and to dignity. In tracing the evolution of the world's understanding of torture, which now absolutely prohibits physical and psychological torture, the book argues that an immutable characteristic of capital punishment-already outlawed in many countries and American states-is that it makes use of death threats. Mock executions and other credible death threats, in fact, have long been treated as torturous acts. When crime victims are threatened with death and are helpless to prevent their deaths, for example, courts routinely find such threats inflict psychological torture. With simulated executions and non-lethal corporal punishments already prohibited as torturous acts, death sentences and real executions, the book contends, must be classified as torturous acts, too.
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Are you aware of the fundamental human rights that are being denied by the death penalty? The Death Penalty's Denial of Fundamental Human Rights explores the international law, state practice, and emerging abolitionist norm surrounding capital punishment. This thought-provoking book delves deep into the violations of universal human rights, such as the right to life, the right to be free from torture and cruelty, and the right to be treated in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.
Discover how the evolution of our understanding of torture has led to the absolute prohibition of physical and psychological torture, and how this relates to capital punishment. Many countries and American states have already outlawed the death penalty, recognizing that the use of death threats is inherently torturous. Even mock executions and credible death threats are considered torturous acts.
Did you know that when crime victims are threatened with death and are unable to prevent their own demise, it is legally classified as psychological torture? Simulated executions and non-lethal corporal punishments have also been deemed torturous acts. Therefore, it is only logical to classify death sentences and real executions as torturous acts as well.
Experience the eye-opening revelations of The Death Penalty's Denial of Fundamental Human Rights and join the growing movement against capital punishment. Stand up for universal human rights and help build a world free from torture and the denial of dignity. Take action now and make a difference in the fight for justice and humanity.
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