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Category Archives: Death Penalty
Case Brief: Norasharee bin Gous
A brief introduction to the case of Norasharee bin Gous, an inmate on death row in Singapore.
My brother, Syed.
Sharifah reflects on her childhood and her brother, Syed Suhail, who is currently on death row in Singapore.
Drug policy and the death penalty: A conversation with Helen Clark
A conversation with the Chair for the Global Commission on Drug Policy, Helen Clark, about drug policy in Singapore and best practices from around the world.
A little girl’s letter to the President
A letter from a nine-year-old appealing for clemency for her father on death row.
Statement on death row cases and the harassment of lawyers
We, the undersigned, call for a comprehensive review of the death penalty and death row inmates’ rights in Singapore, made more urgent by the following points that have surfaced in relation to recent death penalty cases.
Singapore escapes a wrongful execution
On 19 October 2020, Gobi Avedian’s death sentence was set aside by the Court of Appeal. Kirsten Han takes a look at the Court of Appeal’s grounds of decision.
The death penalty, a deterrent?
A response to Minister of Home Affairs K Shanmugam’s claims about the deterrent effect of the death penalty in Singapore.
The death penalty: A sister speaks
An interview with Mila, sister of Syed Suhail bin Syed Zin, who is on death row after being convicted of drug trafficking.
FAQ: The death penalty for drugs in Singapore
How is the death penalty applied in Singapore? Does it actually help to keep Singapore safe? We take a look at these common questions about capital punishment in Singapore.
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