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Capital Punishment Bill

A Bill to allow for capital punishment for certain offences.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Bill would allow capital punishment for certain offences and set out the framework for when and how it could be used. It would define which crimes qualify and outline the sentencing, trial, and appeal processes, along with safeguards to protect fair procedure. It describes the changes needed in law and administration to implement the measure.

Key Points

It would permit capital punishment for specified offences.
It would define which offences qualify and the criteria for applying the death penalty.
It would set out sentencing, trial, and appeal procedures, including safeguards for fair due process.
It would establish oversight and protections to ensure rights are respected.
It would require changes to existing laws and the criminal justice system to enable implementation.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage for detailed examination, then further readings and consideration by the Lords.

Who is affected?

People accused of qualifying offencesPeople convicted of qualifying offencesVictims and their familiesJudges, prosecutors, defence lawyers and other legal professionalsPrison service and related prison staffPolice and other criminal justice staffThe wider public and taxpayers (costs and policy implications)Human rights organisations and civil liberties groups

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Capital Punishment

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.

This Bill was presented to Parliament on 24 June 2013. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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