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58 countries maintain the death penalty in both law and practice.
95 have abolished it.
9 retain it for crimes committed in exceptional circumstances (such as in times of war).
35 permit its use for ordinary crimes, but have not used it for at least 10 years and are believed to have a policy or established practice of not carrying out executions or is under a moratorium.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Use_of_capital_punishment_by_nation
Yes, the death penalty is still used in America. Texas is one of the states that still uses it. You may find more info at the website www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/deathrow.htm
Your question seems a bit vague. If you literally mean to ask what death penalties are, the term means that someone is sentenced to die, as the punishment for some crime that they have committed. However, you may have meant to ask what are the crimes punishable by the death penalty. These vary by state, but they include high treason, multiple murder, or other exceptionally bad crimes.
I know it is used in the USA. I'm sure it is used in other countries.
Someone else please add to my answer if you want.
Hanging, Lethal Gas, Lethal Injection, Electric Chair, and a Firing squad.
In some states the death penalty is still legal but in most places in the world it is now illegal.
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What are the hindus beliefs about death penalties?
they do not believe in tortue such as death penalties unlike other eastern religions.
What are the penalties for piracy in Sweden?
DEATH.
Does Iraq have the death penalty?
Yes they do. Terrible death penalties.
What states still allow juvenile death penalties?
No state has ever allowed juvenile death penalties. However, someone tried as an adult, regardless of age, can be sentenced to death.
What are the penalties for illegal immigration to China?
death
How does Christians look at death penalties?
Christians look at death penalties as an offence that is not acceptable. This is against the sixth commandment which states, "Thou shall not kill. "
What are the penalties for the crime of the administration of justice?
death penalty
What penalties should be put in place for piracy?
Death.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Practice - 1997 Death Penalties 4-18?
The Practice - 1997 Death Penalties 4-18 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12
What are the criminal penalties for taking marijuana if you're not prescribed?
death
Effect of death penalty in Bangladesh?
2 deaths from death penalties in 2008, both by hangings.
How many penalties dose each side take before sudden death begins in soccer?
they take 5 penalties each
