Death penalty/Capital punishment

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.

Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

South Bangkok Criminal Court ahead of a Thai criminal court's verdict on the trial of Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed, also known as Adem Karadag, who were charged over the August 17, 2015, Bangkok blast that killed 20 people, in Bangkok, Thailand, June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

Che Dalha, the former government head of the Tibet Autonomous Region, illegally took in more than 158 million yuan (S$29.93 million) from 1999 to 2025.

Iran hangs another protester as dozens more risk execution, rights groups say

The latest execution comes after Iran executed two men convicted of armed rebellion and membership in what authorities described as “separatist terrorist groups”.

Tennessee calls off botched lethal injection

Iran hangs two men for armed rebellion, links to ‘separatists’

Iran has ramped up executions since the beginning of the conflict with Israel and the US on Feb 28.

Iranian Nobel laureate discharged from hospital and sent home, family say

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