Capital Punishment And The Death Penalty - 2429 Words

It is argued that the death penalty does not contribute to the deterrence of crime, but rather raises the crime rate. Countries use the death penalty for reasons regarding their legal, political, and religious belief systems. Capital punishment is used to prevent possible crimes, letting possible would-be-criminals be aware that they would be put to death if they committed a very offensive treason against the government. It is the ultimate warning against all crimes. If someone is thinking of committing a severe crime, he or she would be more apprehensive and hesitant in committing it due to the fact that they know that the justice system will not spare their life. The threat of being put to death is greater than the threat of being put†¦show more content†¦Some countries use the death penalty because of religious influences such as the Shari’ah from the Quran and the Hadith. Whether or not the death penalty works or not is heavily debated. The death penalty in countries that have not abolished them is said to be discriminatory and is used unfairly against the poor, minorities, and members of racial, ethnic, and religious communities. The cost for the death penalty is also astronomically expensive, as this includes the costs for criminal investigations, lengthy trials, and appeals. Iran is a constitutional Islamic Republic, a sort of a mix between theocratic and democratic elements, governed under the constitution of 1979. The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on Islamic principles and rules, sets forth the cultural, social, political, and economical institutions of the people of Iran and is a reflection of the fundamental desires of the Islamic people. Their political structures and foundations for organizing society are on the basis of acceptance of religion, that devout men have the responsibility for government and the administration of the country. Offices and bodies, appointed rather than elected, hold the real power in the government. There is a supreme leader who serves as the head of state, appointed by the Assembly of of Experts, an Islamic religious advisory board. The Supreme Leader oversees the military and judiciary and appoints members of the Guardian Council and Expediency