Capital Punishment in Singapore: A Critical Analysis of State Justifications From 2004 to 2018

This article examines state justifications for capital punishment in Singapore. Singapore is a unique case study because capital punishment has largely been legitimised and justified by state officials. It illustrates how Singapore justifies capital punishment by analysing official discourse. Discus...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ariel Yin Yee Yap, Shih Joo Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Queensland University of Technology 2020-05-01
Series:International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy
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Online Access:https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/article/view/1056