Capital punishment and the death penalty

English Conversation Questions on Crime: Capital punishment and the death penalty

  • Do you believe in capital punishment? Why or why not?
  • What are the main arguments for and against the death penalty?
  • What factors do you think should be considered when deciding whether or not to impose the death penalty in a particular case?
  • What is your opinion on the role of race and socio-economic status in the imposition of the death penalty?
  • Do you believe the death penalty is an effective deterrent to crime? Why or why not?
  • What is your stance on the use of lethal injection as a method of execution?
  • Do you think the death penalty should be abolished worldwide? Why or why not?
  • In your opinion, what are the ethical implications of capital punishment?
  • Do you think that the death penalty should be reserved for certain types of crimes, or should it be applied more broadly? Why?
  • What is your opinion on the possibility of executing an innocent person? How do you think the risk of this occurring can be minimized?
  • What is your stance on the use of the death penalty as a form of retribution or revenge?
  • Do you believe that the death penalty is applied equally and fairly across different demographic groups? Why or why not?
  • What is your opinion on the use of the death penalty in cases involving individuals with mental illnesses or intellectual disabilities?
  • Do you think the death penalty should be abolished in cases where the perpetrator is under the age of 18? Why or why not?
  • What is your stance on the use of the death penalty in cases involving terrorism?

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