The Death Penalty USA

It may come as a shock that the death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is still used in 55 countries worldwide and across 27 states in the USA, with nearly 2,500 individuals currently on death row. In this gripping and thought-provoking episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by senior barrister Simon Spence KC to explore one of the most controversial areas of criminal justice. From the types of crimes that can lead to a death sentence, to the often lengthy period between conviction and execution, to the powerful arguments both for and against capital punishment in today’s world, this episode delivers a compelling and balanced insight into a deeply complex issue. If this topic sparks your curiosity, or challenges your views, then take a listen and share this episode to continue the conversation. #HattiSuvari #SimonSpenceKC #deathpenalty #capitalpunishment #criminallaw #humanrights #justice #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.