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The Commonwealth Party supports capital punishment for applicable crimes but we also support any moratoriums on its practice in places where it has been shown to be unfairly and inaccurately administered. There should be a certain amount of time between sentencing and carrying out capital punishment to adequately allow for appeals, but it should not take a lifetime. Perhaps better is a threshold beyond reasonable doubt where capital punishment is invoked as sentence. If the defendent confesses without duress or any ulterior motive then sentence should be carried out in less time. We will support reforms to reinforce fair trials, proper proceedings and review for capital trials. |