Capital+Punishment+in+the+United+States+and+Beyond

Marcus, Paul. "Capital Punishment in the United States and Beyond." Melbourne University Law Review. 31.3 (2007): 837-872. Print. This article looks at capital punishment in its totality by providing a clear description of its application in the US and other countries. It expounds on the legal modalities of sustaining the death penalty in the US. The author has chosen to structure his discussion around the basic foundations within the US legal system that support capital punishment. He has provided an unbiased look at the topic by sticking to providing general information without offering any opposition or support for the death penalty. The author has also highlighted other issues surrounding capital punishment such as the reactions and the consequences it has on the society in general. The article provides expert information on the legal structures and the judicial correspondence the US has with other countries on the issue. This provides a neutral ground for the argument, and it creates a standard platform to formulate various opinions on the issue. This article can be used as the starting point when deciding which path in the argument one should take. It caters for the provision of facts and generalized opinions which are used to form the backbone for a logical discussion.

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