Would you support the death penalty in the UK?

[PoppyHoney]

I actually find it hard, with every fibre of my being, to see how people can support it.

Me too.

[Jack_the_Cat]

No. Whilst I understand that rage and fear is provoked by a heinous crime, I do not think that these emotions should dictate law and judgement.

[LorettaCastorini]

No. As long as there is room for tiny doubt of someone's guilt - let alone reasonable doubt - then I cannot ever believe it to be appropriate. I wonder how those emplioyed to commit the task of capital punishment can live with their deeds.

Also, in countries where the death penalty is prevalent, then that never means the crime rate is lower. It is not a deterrent.

Murder is wrong - whichever 'side' of justice the deed falls.

[Franny]

My official line is that I don't support it but some crimes are so awful I would not mind if someone were subjected to it.