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   Should Singapore use the death penalty?

   • 3. The studies show that there is very strong support in Singapore among Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), for Singapore’s use of the death penalty as punishment for the most serious crimes, such as intentional murder, use of firearms, and trafficking a significant amount of drugs.

   Findings from Recent Studies on the Death Penalty in Singapore

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   Is capital punishment safe in Singapore?

   • Mr. Nazeri was hanged at dawn on July 22. For decades, Singapore has leaned on capital punishment as a key tool in its war on drugs. Some believe the no-tolerance approach makes Singapore safer, but a recent wave of executions has others calling for compassion.

   Singapore's death penalty: Is there room for compassion?

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   Does Singapore have a death penalty for drug crimes?

   • Singapore is also one of the few countries in the world that have mandatory death sentences for drug crimes - those caught carrying more than 15g of heroin are subject to the death penalty. UN experts have said the death sentence is disproportionate for the amount of drugs in question. Many also say those convicted are victims of a larger problem.

   How a Singapore execution set off a wave of protest - BBC

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   Is Singapore a jarring adherence to capital punishment?

   • Given its growing success with rebranding, Singapore’s stubborn adherence to capital punishment seems jarring. In the past month, with changes to the death penalty in Malaysia, the country looks more like an outlier even in a region that is hardly known for its progressive values.

   Singapore Wrestles With the Death Penalty - The Atlantic

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2. en.wikipedia.org › Capital_punishment_in_SingaporeCapital punishment in Singapore - Wikipedia

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   Capital punishment in Singapore is a legal penalty. Executions in Singapore are carried out by long drop hanging, [1] and usually take place at dawn. Thirty-three offences—including murder, drug trafficking, terrorism, use of firearms and kidnapping —warrant the death penalty under Singapore law.

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   Oct 19, 2022 · The studies show that there is very strong support in Singapore among Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), for Singapore’s use of the death penalty as punishment for the most serious crimes, such as intentional murder, use of firearms, and trafficking a significant amount of drugs.

4. www.theatlantic.com › international › archiveSingapore Wrestles With the Death Penalty - The Atlantic

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   Apr 16, 2023 · Both independent and government surveys continue to show strong support for capital punishment, with about seven in 10 people backing execution for the most serious crimes. Yet the resumption...

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6. news.un.org › en › storySingapore: UN experts urge immediate end to death penalty

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   May 12, 2022 · The UN-appointed human rights experts condemned the executions of Malaysian nationals for drug-related offences and called for a moratorium on capital punishment in Singapore. They argued that drug crimes do not meet the threshold of the most serious crimes under international law and that the death penalty is arbitrary and discriminatory.

7. www.bbc.com › news › world-asia-61403692How a Singapore execution set off a wave of protest - BBC

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   May 27, 2022 · Despite renewed calls from across the world for Singapore to reconsider capital punishment and existing death sentences, abolition or even a moratorium on executions seems unlikely in the...

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9. news.un.org › en › storyUN Human Rights Office 'deplores' executions in Singapore

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   Aug 2, 2022 · The OHCHR urges Singapore to halt and end the use of death penalty for drug offences, citing discrimination and disproportionate impact on minorities. It also calls on the Government to commute all death sentences and introduce a moratorium on executions.

10. www.csmonitor.com › World › Asia-South-CentralAs executions pick up in Singapore, some rethink death ...

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    Aug 8, 2022 · For decades, Singapore has leaned on capital punishment as a key tool in its war on drugs. Some believe the no-tolerance approach makes Singapore safer, but a recent wave of executions has...