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Every day, all over the world, prisoners - men, women and even children - face execution. The death penalty is cruel, inhuman and degrading. We are opposed to its use, everywhere in the world, for whatever reason. At the end of 2010, nearly 18 000 were on death row, facing the death sentence.

But it is a much better alternative then prison due to the amount of money it cost per year to keep a prisoner in jail.

Reprieve Australia works against the death penalty. It helps provide legal and humanitarian assistance to those facing the death penalty, to advocate against the death penalty and to raise awareness about human rights. Now in its tenth year, Reprieve Australia conducts volunteer programs at home and abroad, including sending Australians to defend clients facing the death penalty.

Really detailed pros and cons of the death penalty

Arguments for and against the death penalty being banned.

Arguments for and against that a lifetime in prison is greater than the death penalty.

History of the death penalty

China human right violations involving executions/ death penalties

Information about the death penalty in Australia

Anti-death penalty organisation

Overseas Case Studies about the death penalty.

Good background information on the death penalty in Australia.

Pros and cons of the death penalty

Death Penalty in the Fremantle Prison

People who have been wrongfully executed