Death penalty/Capital punishment

Defence in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued against the death penalty, saying that he hit his “intended target” and did not endanger anyone else.

Lebanon abolishes death penalty in first for region

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the parliament building on a rainy day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon January 25, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearances

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was accused of using the security forces to crush dissent.

Amnesty condemns 'escalation' in Iran death sentences

Iran’s judiciary announced the hanging of the two men on charges relating to anti-government protests that peaked in January.

Iran hangs two anti-government protesters in public

According to Amnesty International, Iran conducts the second most executions of any country, after China.

Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences

The law targets online scam operators, with sentences from 10 years to life or death.

Family of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in UK, wins posthumous pardon

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy speaks to the media following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Utah judge finds prosecutor in contempt of court in Kirk case

Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard attends a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, at the 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, U.S., June 12, 2026. Francisco Kjolseth/Pool via REUTERS

Jordan hangs six for killing security personnel, ending nine-year death penalty pause

Iran executes two over anti-government protests: Judiciary

Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a rally in support of the Iranian people and to condemn the execution of political prisoners in Iran, in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2026.

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