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Death Penalty status

Abolitionist for all crimes

Does not use the death penalty

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News

Vatican: President Trump should heed Pope Francis’ call to “build bridges, not walls”

Research

Reports, briefings, statements, submissions and other resources from Amnesty's researchers.

16 March 2011

Time to take a stand: Amnesty International opposes amendments that will weaken the Council of Europe treaty on violence against women

14 June 2007

Amnesty International defends access to abortion for women at risk

3 April 2005

Amnesty International expresses sympathy on Pope’s death

24 April 2001

Death Penalty News: March 2001

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