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Life in Prison vs Death Penalty

Cecilia Williamson

Columbia Southern University

ENG 1301: English Composition I

Dr. Nickalus Rupert

March 28, 2023

Antonyan, Y. M., & Antonyan, E. A. (2020, March 24). Criminological Problems of Life Imprisonment. Www.atlantis-Press.com; Atlantis Press. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.200321.086

This article comprehensively analyzes the nature and content of life imprisonment from a criminological perspective. The authors provide evidence gathered from their empirical studies to form conclusions about the effectiveness of life imprisonment in achieving justice. The authors also discuss the various factors determining the appropriateness of life imprisonment for a particular crime. They conclude that life imprisonment can only be imposed for aggravated murder and that a positive attitude towards the reformation of convicted defendants is justified. The authors also discuss the implications of the death penalty and the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This article is an in-depth exploration of nature and implications of life imprisonment from a criminological perspective. It provides a detailed overview of the various aspects of life imprisonment and their implications for the criminal justice system. It is well-researched and provides an objective analysis of the topic. The authors provide comprehensive arguments to support their conclusions. This article is an important source for anyone looking to understand better life imprisonment and its implications for the criminal justice system.

Barry, K. M. (2018). The Death Penalty & The Fundamental Right to Life. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3287213

This article by K.M. Barry examines the idea that the death sentence violates the right to life guaranteed by the substantive due process clause of the United States Constitution. Barry investigates the history of the death penalty, its dwindling support internationally, and the dignitary rights of prisoners on execution row. She then argues that the death penalty is not narrowly tailored to achieve its ostensible purposes of deterrence and retribution because it is susceptible to arbitrary decisions, delays, and unreliability. Barry further contends that this right-to-life challenge does not contradict the Fifth Amendment’s wording or the controversial topic of abortion rights. The article is well-researched and gives an in-depth review of the legal and moral ramifications of the death penalty. It is a significant piece of literature on the death penalty issue since it provides insight into the potential legal paths to abolish the death penalty and adds to the debate surrounding the right to life. Legal scholars, social scientists, and policymakers can benefit from this article.

Kort-Butler, L. A., & Ray, C. M. (2018). Public support for the death penalty in a red state: The distrustful, the angry, and the unsure. Punishment & Society, 21(4), 473–495. https://doi.org/10.1177/1462474518795896

This article analyzes public opinion on capital punishment in Nebraska after the 2015 legislative repeal and the 2016 electoral reinstatement. The authors use two years of statewide survey data to examine the attitudes of those who prefer the death penalty, those who prefer other penalties, and those who are unsure. When examining media use, along wiht attitudes and trustworthiness about the crime and punishment in the judicial system can be an emotional trigger. The researchers discover that people who favor the death penalty feel more rage toward crime and mistrust but believe that it is applied more equitably. Additionally, they discover that individuals who are "unsure" are less trustworthy and think the death penalty is imposed more fairly than those who favor other punishments. The writers conclude that the symbolic and expressive aspects of the death penalty can best be used to explain why the public continues to support it. This article is helpful for those researching public opinion on the death penalty. It provides a detailed analysis of public opinion in Nebraska and concludes the reasons for public support for capital punishment. The analysis is based on an extensive survey sample, making it a reliable data source. The authors also provide a comprehensive discussion of their findings, which gives readers a better understanding of the issue.

Purwanto, A. (2020). Death Penalty and Human Rights in Indonesia. Papers.ssrn.com. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3987003

This article explores the death penalty and human rights in Indonesia. The author, Purwanto, explores whether the applicable death sentence in the Criminal Laws of the Republic of Indonesia infringes on the human rights of its residents. To do this, the author conducted both legal and social-legal research, drawing on the experiences and opinions of representatives from the Supreme Court, official commissions, law experts, religious leaders, and non-governmental organizations through interviews and document studies. The study results indicate that the death penalty does not violate human rights, as stated in Presidential Regulation No. 2 of 1964, which discusses the death penalty in Indonesia and applies to those who commit heinous crimes like murder, drug possession, terrorism, and corruption. This is further supported by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 7 Verse (2) – (6), which states that the death penalty must be performed appropriately without resulting in imprisonment for years or mental suffering. This article, therefore, serves as a good source for people investigating the death sentence and human rights in Indonesia, as it gives an in-depth exploration of the problem from many angles.

References

Antonyan, Y. M., & Antonyan, E. A. (2020, March 24). Criminological Problems of Life Imprisonment. Www.atlantis-Press.com; Atlantis Press. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.200321.086

Barry, K. M. (2018). The Death Penalty & The Fundamental Right to Life. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3287213

Kort-Butler, L. A., & Ray, C. M. (2018). Public support for the death penalty in a red state: The distrustful, the angry, and the unsure. Punishment & Society, 21(4), 473–495. https://doi.org/10.1177/1462474518795896

Purwanto, A. (2020). Death Penalty and Human Rights in Indonesia. Papers.ssrn.com. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3987003

Woo, O., & Yamaguchi, L. (2022). Pro-Life, Pro-Death: The Convergence of Abortion Restrictions and the Death Penalty in Texas. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4299498