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...to witness a mans execution, regardless of the justice of his prosecution, is forbidden by the moral law of Christ St. Clement of Rome
...to witness a mans execution, regardless of the justice of his prosecution, is forbidden by the moral law of Christ St. Clement of Rome
Quakers
Private vengeance or judicial execution serves no purpose but to perpetuate... the trauma. Killing... as a judicial act, brutalizes a society that kills.
Quakers
Private vengeance or judicial execution serves no purpose but to perpetuate... the trauma. Killing... as a judicial act, brutalizes a society that kills.
The
Death Penalty
Key Concerns:
in Alabama
The
Death Penalty
Key Concerns:
in Alabama
In 2006, The American Bar Association: Alabama Death Penalty Assessment Team found a number of problems in the states death penalty system that undermines its fairness and accuracy.
In 2006, The American Bar Association: Alabama Death Penalty Assessment Team found a number of problems in the states death penalty system that undermines its fairness and accuracy.
Innocence
Since 1978 five (5) innocent men have been exonerated off death row.
Inadequate Counsel
No Statewide Public Defender System Many death row prisoners were represented by inexperienced counsel whose out-of-court compensation was capped at $1000.
Innocence
Since 1978 five (5) innocent men have been exonerated off death row.
Inadequate Counsel
No Statewide Public Defender System Many death row prisoners were represented by inexperienced counsel whose out-of-court compensation was capped at $1000.
Judicial Override
Alabama uniquely allows judges to reject the sentencing recommendation of a jury in capital cases, without limitation. More than 25% of those on death row were condemned by an elected judge despite a jurys recommendation of Life without Parole.
Judicial Override
Alabama uniquely allows judges to reject the sentencing recommendation of a jury in capital cases, without limitation. More than 25% of those on death row were condemned by an elected judge despite a jurys recommendation of Life without Parole.
Race
80% of those on death row were convicted of a crime involving a white victim, even though 65% of all murder victims in the state are African American.
Race
80% of those on death row were convicted of a crime involving a white victim, even though 65% of all murder victims in the state are African American.
Contact your Senator and ask them to support Senate Bills 3034, filed by Senator Hank Sanders, which would repeal, reform or impose a three year moratorium on Alabamas death penalty. Contact your Representative and ask them to support House Bill 210, filed by Representative Merika Coleman-Evans, which would impose a three year moratorium on Alabamas death penalty. Get Educated! Visit www.phadp.org and www.eji.org/deathpenalty for more information on Alabamas death penalty. Join the mailing lists of both organizations and connect with Project Hope to Abolish the Death Penalty on Facebook to stay informed of all new developments.
Contact your Senator and ask them to support Senate Bills 3034, filed by Senator Hank Sanders, which would repeal, reform or impose a three year moratorium on Alabamas death penalty. Contact your Representative and ask them to support House Bill 210, filed by Representative Merika Coleman-Evans, which would impose a three year moratorium on Alabamas death penalty. Get Educated! Visit www.phadp.org and www.eji.org/deathpenalty for more information on Alabamas death penalty. Join the mailing lists of both organizations and connect with Project Hope to Abolish the Death Penalty on Facebook to stay informed of all new developments.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this information. We hope you will join us in this pursuit of justice for all in Alabamians.
To personally connect with Alabama abolitionists or for any questions or comments related to this flyer, please contact Brandon Fountain, Development Officer, PHADP by email - brandon@phadp.org
Thank you for taking the time to consider this information. We hope you will join us in this pursuit of justice for all in Alabamians.
To personally connect with Alabama abolitionists or for any questions or comments related to this flyer, please contact Brandon Fountain, Development Officer, PHADP by email - brandon@phadp.org