Monday, March 16, 2009

Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

Politics means the vast majority of the world's executions take place in Asia – but that will eventually change, say David Johnson and Franklin Zimring.

The vast majority of the world's executions take place in Asia: is it because of the culture, or simply the authoritarian policies of their leaders? (Image: Jan Stromme / Photonica / Getty)

Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

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