To protect society
To publicly show that justice has been done
To deter others from committing crime
To reform the criminal so they become law abiding citizens
Support spiritual needs of inmates
Offer counselling
Organise and manage religious services in the prison
Maintain and monitor ethical standards of prisons
Torture
Cruel or inhumane treatment
Inhumane treatment
The Old Testament promotes retribution. If someone kills they deserve to have their life taken away.
The Old Testament lists 36 offences that are punishable by death.
In Islam, Shari’ah law permits the death penalty for those who attack Islam, murder or commit adultery.
Capital punishment undermines the sanctity of life
Jesus promoted love
Jesus promoted forgiveness
Muslim Shari’ah law is not permitted in Wales
Humanists say that capital punishment is not effective
10 commandments say it is wrong to take a life
Some say capital punishment goes against human rights to not have inhumane punishments
Jesus said we must follow the law and the law does not allow capital punishment