Press release from the office of Media Officer Yoo Jin Nue
October 4180The Social Justice Coalition call for the abolition of the death penaltyThe social justice coalition are calling on the government of Free Dranland to pass a bill proposed by Nick Wilson, party leader for the abolition of the death penalty. Nick Wilson commented:
The death penalty has no place in a civilised society. It is immoral and exhibits a retributive and punitive trend that does nothing to decrease or prevent offending
The SJC Justice spokesperson, Andreas Elias continues:
There is no evidence that the death penalty for capital crimes does anything to offending rates and the idea that it acts as a deterrent is well documented as a fallacy. We also need to consider our ethical position when we consider the death penalty, a civilised society should not kill.
Legislation in all other areas of justice have shown an intolerance toward corporal and capital punishment. Our extradition policy prevents extradition to places where capital punishment is used. Our laws legislate against torture and acts of cruelty towards people. Andreas Elais continues:
Our position on the death penalty needs to catch up with other legislation that creates sentiment around capital punishment. The abolition of the death penalty is an important step in sending out a clear message.
The SJC believes Free Dranland should move towards becoming one of the majority of countries that see the death penalty as immoral with no place in a civilised and progressive society
http://classic.particracy.net/viewvariable.php?variable=DEATH_PENALTY. We are calling on other nations to support us in lobbying our government for the abolition of the death penalty. Andreas Elias concludes:
We and we believe the people feel that we need to move away from capital punishment as part of being a progressive society. We call on the government to pass this bill when it reaches the voting stage. To not pass this bill would be sending a clear message on the value of a life in Free Dranland
The bill, dated July 4180 is currently in debate in the house and can be viewed here
http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=509348ENDS