Re: "No country that employs the death penalty can be admitted to the European Union, and the practice dwindles daily."
26 JUNE 2013 - 13
The death penalty in 2012
Despite a global trend towards abolishing the death penalty, 682 executions were recorded in 21 countries in 2012. China led the top five of nations to use the death penalty, followed by Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
AFP - Despite a global trend towards abolishing the death penalty, 682 executions were recorded in 21 countries in 2012. China led the top five of nations to use the death penalty, followed by Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
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