EU and CoE reaffirm opposition to death penalty, call for moratoriums and global abolition.

The EU and the Council of Europe have reiterated their strong opposition to the death penalty, deeming it a violation of human dignity. In a joint statement for the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, they noted the global trend towards abolition, with many countries ceasing its use. They called for moratoriums in countries that still execute, including the U.S. and Belarus, and emphasized that capital punishment does not deter crime. Both organizations aim to promote abolition efforts worldwide.

October 09, 2024
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