What is execution?
Q: What is execution?
A: Execution is the act of the state authorities killing someone who has committed an extremely serious crime, typically treason or particularly heinous murders.
Q: Where is the death penalty still provided for by law?
A: The death penalty is still provided for by law in many countries.
Q: Is using the death penalty mandatory if recommended by a jury or judicial panel?
A: No, even if a jury or judicial panel recommends the death penalty, the sentencing judge still has the option to sentence the convicted person to life in prison.
Q: What is the role of an executioner?
A: An executioner is a person whose job is to carry out executions.
Q: What types of crimes are typically punished with execution?
A: Crimes such as treason or particularly heinous murders are the types of crimes that are typically punished with execution.
Q: Can someone be sentenced to life in prison instead of being executed?
A: Yes, even if a jury or judicial panel recommends the death penalty, the sentencing judge still has the option to lock the convicted person in a prison for the rest of his or her life.
Q: Is execution an option in every country?
A: No, the death penalty is not used in every country. It is still used in many countries around the world, but some countries have abolished the death penalty entirely.
