Balancing Justice and Human Rights: The Legal Debate Surrounding the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Nigeria
The death penalty, also referred to as capital punishment, remains one of the most contentious issues in contemporary criminal justice systems. While some jurisdictions retain it for serious offences such as murder, treason, and terrorism, an increasing number of states have abolished the practice due to concerns relating to human rights, the risk of wrongful convictions, and doubts about its deterrent effect.
