The Abolition of the Death Penalty: Causes and Consequences

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GCSE Grade 8 / Year 11
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The Abolition of the Death Penalty: Causes and Consequences

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 11
A

Introduction to the Abolition of the Death Penalty

Source A: A report from a human rights organization (2000):

'The death penalty was widely seen as inhumane and irreversible, leading to numerous miscarriages of justice.'

Provenance: Report published by Amnesty International in 2000.

1.
Outline the main reasons why many countries abolished the death penalty by the 21st century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Causes of Abolition

Source B: A speech by a reformist politician (2010):

'The movement against capital punishment gained momentum because it was seen as outdated and incompatible with modern notions of justice and human dignity.'

Provenance: Speech delivered at a parliamentary debate in 2010.

1.
Compare the views expressed in Source A and Source B regarding the reasons for abolishing the death penalty. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Abolition

Source C: A report from a criminal justice expert (2015):

'Abolishing the death penalty led to increased focus on fair trial procedures and human rights in the justice system.'

Provenance: Report published by the UK Ministry of Justice.

1.
Explain how the abolition of the death penalty influenced the justice system in modern countries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Historical Perspectives

Source D: A historian’s view (2020):

'The move away from capital punishment reflects changing moral standards and increased recognition of human dignity.'

Provenance: Academic article published in a historical journal.

1.
Analyse the significance of changing moral standards in the decline of the death penalty. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
E

International Influence

Source E: An international treaty (2014):

'Member states agree to abolish the death penalty and promote human rights standards.'

Provenance: Text from an international human rights treaty.

1.
Compare the impact of international treaties with domestic movements on the abolition of the death penalty. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
F

Evaluation and Reflection

Source F: A victim’s family member (2018):

'While I understand the move away from the death penalty, I still believe justice requires it for certain crimes.'

Provenance: Interview published in a newspaper in 2018.

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Write a brief argument discussing the different perspectives on the necessity of the death penalty in modern justice. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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