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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2025)
European Union on abolition of death penalty: An appraisal
Authors
Dr. Jayaraj Amin
Abstract
The Death penalty has become a major issue in
the debate between the ‘abolitionists’ and ‘retributionists’. Nonetheless,
today about two-thirds countries of the world have abolished the penalty. In
this drive, the European Union (EU) has emerged as a major player in support of
complete abolition, prevailing upon others to do so. This article analyses the
EU policy framework rooted in human rights and its efforts to abolish the death
penalty worldwide. The EU has relentlessly pursued its objective, advocating it
in all global forums like the UN and linking it with its trade diplomacy, along
with other supportive measures like ensuring adherence to related international
treaties, assistance to civil society and legal support. The EU’s persistent
efforts have enabled the majority of the world to abolish the death penalty.
But the advocacy is not without contentions. The article examines these
counterarguments and implications of the EU’s policy postures, and evaluates
the overall contribution of the EU in the abolition of the death penalty.The Death penalty has become a major issue in
the debate between the ‘abolitionists’ and ‘retributionists’. Nonetheless,
today about two-thirds countries of the world have abolished the penalty. In
this drive, the European Union (EU) has emerged as a major player in support of
complete abolition, prevailing upon others to do so. This article analyses the
EU policy framework rooted in human rights and its efforts to abolish the death
penalty worldwide. The EU has relentlessly pursued its objective, advocating it
in all global forums like the UN and linking it with its trade diplomacy, along
with other supportive measures like ensuring adherence to related international
treaties, assistance to civil society and legal support. The EU’s persistent
efforts have enabled the majority of the world to abolish the death penalty.
But the advocacy is not without contentions. The article examines these
counterarguments and implications of the EU’s policy postures, and evaluates
the overall contribution of the EU in the abolition of the death penalty.
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Pages:55-58
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Dr. Jayaraj Amin "European Union on abolition of death penalty: An appraisal". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 55-58
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