Debate and contestation in Singapore’s death penalty

The Singapore Government is well known for its stout defence of the use of capital punishment in the face of international criticism. It recently released studies to support claims of its effective deterrence against drug offending. However, domestic support for the death penalty, evidence for its e...

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Autores principales: Chan, Wing Cheong (Autor) ; Hor, Michael (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Print Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2025
En: Capital drug laws in Asia
Año: 2025, Páginas: 83-108
Verificar disponibilidad: HBZ Gateway
Palabras clave:
Death Penalty
mandatory death penalty
Drugs
Singapore
Zero Tolerance
Executions
deterrence studies
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Sumario:The Singapore Government is well known for its stout defence of the use of capital punishment in the face of international criticism. It recently released studies to support claims of its effective deterrence against drug offending. However, domestic support for the death penalty, evidence for its effectiveness in controlling drug offences, and case law on capital drug offences are more nuanced than what appears at first sight. This chapter examines recent social, political, judicial, and regional developments, which may shape Singapore’s future death penalty policy and practice for drug offences.
Notas:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 104-108
ISBN:9781009513517