End of the death penalty?

Support for the death penalty may be on the wane worldwide but as the Arab Spring rewrites constitutions, the abolition of capital punishment is by no means a given. In France, the death penalty is long gone. However, for many, the punishment still does not fit the crime, with some of the EU’s longest prison sentences.

DEBATE

By Anelise Borges

Eric BERNARD. Spokesperson, "Together against the Death Penalty";
Celine BARDET. Jurist, International Criminal Law. Author, "Zone Sensible";
Avi BITTON. Human Rights Attorney, Avi Bitton Law Firm;
Richard C. DIETER. Executive Director, Death Penalty Information Center (from Washington).

Watch the second part here.

Produced by Anelise Borges, François Picard, Mary Colombel, Christopher Davis.

Presenter

François Picard

09/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

French politicians caught out

French politicians suddenly find themselves caught out in a whole new way by change in the Arab world. Be it the foreign minister in Tunisia or the Prime Minister in Egypt, both enjoyed free rides and perks during their Christmas vacations.

08/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Egypt: What's the deal? (part 2)

After weekend exploratory talks that included the Muslim Brotherhood, many feel Egyptian authorities have succeeded in their bid to buy more time. François Picard's panel argues the next move of a leaderless movement.

08/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Egypt: What's the deal?

03/02/2011 - The Debate

Clashes in Cairo (part 2)

Does it have to end badly? Cairo this Wednesday was rocked by charging camels and hours of pitched battles between pro and anti-Mubarak supporters. François Picard's panel argues over the next move of the president, the army and the opposition (photo credit: Mehdi Chebil).