Difference between revisions of "1998 Law Executions Abolished"
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In 1998 the UK abolished execution for all peacetime offences in 1998. The last execution (hanging) took place in 1964. | In 1998 the UK abolished execution for all peacetime offences in 1998. The last execution (hanging) took place in 1964. | ||
It was a strict requirement of all EU member states not to practice capital punishment. | It was a strict requirement of all EU member states not to practice capital punishment. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:33, 29 July 2025
This record is listed in Social Snapshots 1969-2000 inc
In 1998 the UK abolished execution for all peacetime offences in 1998. The last execution (hanging) took place in 1964.
It was a strict requirement of all EU member states not to practice capital punishment.