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Japan death row inmates sue over same-day executions

Japan death row inmates sue over same-day executions
BBC NEWS 05 NOV- Two death row inmates in Japan are taking legal action against same-day executions. Prisoners on death row are only notified hours before they are to be executed. Capital punishment is conducted by hanging. Their lawyer has argued such short notice was “extremely inhumane”, local media said. Rights groups have long criticised the practise saying it impacts... Read More