kapitalivarad
Kapitalivarad, also known as "capital punishment" in English, refers to the legal practice of executing a person as a punishment for a serious crime. This method has been employed throughout history across various cultures and legal systems, though its use has become increasingly controversial in modern times. The primary justification for capital punishment is deterrence, retribution, or the protection of society from particularly dangerous offenders, such as those convicted of murder, treason, or terrorism.
The implementation of capital punishment varies widely by jurisdiction. Some countries, such as China, Iran, and
Methods of execution differ globally, with common practices including lethal injection, hanging, firing squad, electrocution, and
Critics argue that the death penalty is irreversible, prone to error, and fails to serve as an