The
death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is a legal sanction in which a
person is sentenced to death as a punishment for a crime.
The
efficacy of the death penalty remains a contentious issue with proponents
arguing that it serves as a deterrent, while opponents emphasize its ethical
and practical shortcomings. Supporters contend that the ultimate punishment
acts as a deterrent, dissuading potential offenders from committing heinous
crimes. They argue that the fear of facing the death penalty may discourage
individuals from engaging in acts of extreme violence, protecting society at
large.
On the
other hand, opponents highlight concerns about the death penalty's moral
implications and its potential for error. The irreversible nature of capital
punishment raises ethical questions, especially considering cases where
innocent individuals may be wrongly convicted. Additionally, the lengthy and
costly legal processes associated with death penalty cases undermine its
practical effectiveness. Critics argue that resources allocated to capital
punishment could be better utilized in improving crime prevention,
rehabilitation, and addressing the root causes of criminal behavior.
In
conclusion, the debate over the effectiveness of the death penalty revolves
around its role as a deterrent and the ethical and practical challenges it
poses. While proponents emphasize its potential to deter crime, opponents
stress the moral and systemic issues associated with capital punishment,
questioning its overall effectiveness in achieving justice and societal
well-being.
-Submitted
by Prashant Pandey
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The effectiveness of the death penalty is a
complex and debated topic. While some argue it serves as a deterrent, others
question it's morality, potential for error ,and the possibility of
irreversible consequences. The effectiveness of death penalty can be measured
by the rates of crimes that demonstrate that this method of punishment does not
reduce the number of criminal acts.
Death penalty which is also known as Capital
punishment which is formerly called judicial homicide is the state-sanctioned
practice of killing a person as a punishment for a crime. The opinions on this topic differ in different
countries of the world.
Although death penalty is to decrease the
number of abhorrent crimes in the world, te statistics show that it does not
have as many positive effects as expected. For instance among the 25 states of
the US with the highest crime rates, death penalty is legal in 20 of them. If
the death penalty was an effective method for prevention and decrease of crime,
the statistics would demonstrate that states with the death penalty would have
lower crime rates. Conversely, the statistics show the opposite results, which
means that it does not have high effectiveness.
Another aspect of the debate revolves around
the potential for error in the justice system. Wrongful convictions and the
possibility of executing innocent individuals raise ethical concerns. 4% of
people executed by death penalty are innocent. The statistics demonstrate that
in 2017 there were 137 prison inmates released because of their innocence Also,
death penalty is a problem which costs money for the country.
Although many countries in the world have
completely abolished capital punishment, there are still many countries where
punishment is legal including the United States, India, China, Singapore etc
due to its advantages like deterring
crime ,safer society, removing heinous criminals from the society.
The Death penalty has been a contentious
subject, sparking intense debates on it’s effectiveness in deterring crime and
serving justice. There is no evidence that the death penalty is effective for
the prevention of criminal acts. Hence death penalty should be abolished.
-Submitted by
Rishwa M. Rasheed
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