2023 Singapore survey shows 77.4% support for mandatory death penalty, up 3.7% from 2021.
A 2023 survey by Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs found that 77.4% of residents support the mandatory death penalty for serious crimes, an increase of 3.7% from 2021. The survey indicates a growing belief that the death penalty serves as an effective deterrent. Conducted with around 2,000 residents aged 15 and older, the survey aims to gauge public perceptions of capital punishment in relation to crimes like murder and drug trafficking.
September 19, 2024
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