1998 Law Executions Abolished
From Lacey Green History
| 1998 Law Executions Abolished | |
|---|---|
| Year | 1998 |
| Village | |
| Author | Parliament |
| Copywrite | Law |
| Theme | |
| Social Period | Category:1990's |
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.