PUBLIC OPINION AND THE DEATH PENALTY IN SOUTH AFRICA

• NCJ Number: 15863
• Journal: British Journal of Criminology Volume: 14 Issue: 4 Dated: (OCTOBER 1974) Pages: 345-358
• Author(s): J MIDGLEY
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 14 pages
• Corporate Author: Institute for the Study and Treatment of Delinquency
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United Kingdom

Annotation

COMMENTS ON THE USE OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA, OPINIONS ABOUT IT, AND FINDINGS OF A SURVEY.

Abstract

THERE IS A HIGH INCIDENCE OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MURDER RATE THERE. SOME ABOLITIONISTS FEEL THAT THERE IS A DISCRIMINATORY TENDENCY IN THE PATTERNS OF EXECUTIONS. EFFORTS IN 1945 TO ABOLISH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FAILED. A SURVEY CONDUCTED TO SHOW HOW MANY PEOPLE FAVORED RETENTION OR ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY SHOWED THE MAJORITY FAVORED RETENTION. DISCUSSION CENTERS ON FACTORS AFFECTING RESPONSES, SUCH AS EDUCATION.