“THE DEATH PENALTY: IS IT A VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS?”

Abstract

The death penalty has been a contentious issue for many years, with proponents and opponents offering divergent views. One of the central concerns in this debate is whether the use of the death penalty is consistent with human rights. This paper investigates the relationship between the death penalty and human rights. The analysis explores the moral, legal, and practical arguments for and against the death penalty. Based on the examination, the paper argues that the death penalty constitutes a violation of human rights and should be abolished. The study also considers alternative forms of punishment that are compatible with human rights.