By the year 2020, a total of 108 countries have abolished the death penalty. The countries that have abolished the death penalty believe it is a cruel, inhumane and degrading form of punishment. The International Covenant on Civil and Political
Indian Society for Legal Research Blog Series
The Indian Society for Legal Research Blog Series publishes articles that explore a variety of socio-legal issues with a focus on international and domestic law. Topics include the legal and ethical dimensions of capital punishment, particularly its application and legitimacy in different countries; the historical and political legal developments in regions such as the Maldives; and critical analyses of laws related to gender-based violence, including the complexities surrounding rape laws and capital punishment. The blog also highlights contributions of prominent legal scholars and provides opportunities for legal academic engagement, such as calls for book review editors. It addresses intersections of law with human rights, international law, environmental law, and socio-political contexts.
