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Death Penalty and Arbitrariness

Factors contributing to the arbitrariness of the death penalty: Almost all death row inmates could not afford their own attorney at trial. Court-appointed attorneys often lack the experience necessary for…

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Death Penalty and Race

In a 1990 report, the non-partisan U.S. General Accounting Office found “a pattern of evidence indicating racial disparities in the charging, sentencing, and imposition of the death penalty.” The study…

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Death Penalty and Innocence

Examples of wrongful convictions North Carolina: Henry McCollum and Leon Brown, charges dismissed in 2014 The two brothers were 19 and 15 and both men were intellectually disabled when they…

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Death Penalty and Mental Illness

The execution of those with mental illness or “the insane” is clearly prohibited by international law. Virtually every country in the world prohibits the execution of people with mental illness.…

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Death Penalty Facts

The death penalty in the U.S. is unjust, costly, discriminatory and used disproportionately against the poor and minorities.

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Abolish The Death Penalty

End Capital Punishment The death penalty is the ultimate, irreversible denial of human rights. By working towards the abolition of the death penalty worldwide, Amnesty International aims to end the…

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How to Write an Effective Appeal Letter

Basic Tips for Writing Appeals to Government Officials Be factual. Refer to the details of the case as outlined by the Urgent Action. Human rights are based on international laws,…

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David Stamps

Biography: David Stamps works in the fields of nonprofit consulting and industrial sales. He has served Amnesty in several capacities: International Board Member and Treasurer, Amnesty USA Board Vice-Chair and…

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Terry Kay Rockefeller

Documentary film producer, peace and justice activist. Education: M.A. in U.S. History, The Johns Hopkins University; A.B in Government, Radcliffe College, Harvard University. Biography: Terry began her documentary filmmaking career…