The Big Book of Capital Punishment

by **Yaosoland** » Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:55 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: The Yaoso Republic
2. Type of government: Presidential Republic
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[x] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? No
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?It was abolished in 1977 for Civilian purposes.
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 1986
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 0
9. Which year had the most executions? 1970 with over 100 executions.

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Treason and Espionage. For military use only.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? By Court Martial.
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes

6. Can people under 18 be executed? Under military law, technically yes. Unenforced.
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Under military law, technically yes. Unenforced.
8. Can men be executed? Under military law, technically yes. Unenforced.
9. Can women be executed? Under military law, technically yes. Unenforced.
10. Can government officials be executed? Under military law, technically yes. Unenforced.
11. Can foreigners be executed? Under military law, technically yes. Unenforced.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[x] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? No
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Standard prisoner treatment.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? If applicable
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? If applicable
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? If applicable
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Usually yes
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? There is not a standard day.
7. Are executions public or private? Usually public.
8. Who is invited to view executions? See above. If not public, only family.

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? Victims and/or Military Representatives
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Yes
14. How are executioners selected? N/A
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? No

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? They're returned to families if applicable or buried in unmarked graves in cemeteries if not.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: ~10%
1b. Rape and violent assault: ~10%
1c. Armed robbery: >5%
1d. Drug trafficking: >5%
1e. Drug possession: >2%
1f. Gang membership: >1%
1g. Immorality: >1%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? Over 80%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No

by **Balgariia** » Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:13 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name:
People's repuublic of Balgariia.
2. Type of government:
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law?
Yes,but only for crimes who endanger national soverignity and existence of Balgariia(Terrorism,etc.)
5. Is capital punishment used in practice?
It is rare.
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?N/A

7. In what year was the most recent execution?
2020-execution of former premier Boris Borov,comitted more than 100 separate crimes(INCLUDING:murder,terrorism,corruption,spying,etc..).Under his rule after 1991 he turned Balgariia into a complete mafia monarchy.
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year?
1/2
9. Which year had the most executions?
2020-Revolution and punishment of a whole mafia organization,which controlled the country for 32 years.
B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence?
N/A
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence?
Terrorism,traitorship.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both?
Both.
4. Can death sentences be appealed?
No.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence?
No.

6. Can people under 18 be executed?
No.
7. Can people over 65 be executed?
No.
8. Can men be executed?
If they commit an extremely severe crime,yes
9. Can women be executed?
If they commit an extremely severe crime,yes
10. Can government officials be executed?
Yes,they are most endangered.
11. Can foreigners be executed?
No.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?Execution.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?
Yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?
Yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?
Yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?
Yes.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?
Not calculated.Last one was in 4.07.2020
7. Are executions public or private?
Public.
8. Who is invited to view executions?
Everybody.

9. Are executions reported by the media?
Yes.
10. Are executions broadcast on television?
Yes.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?
Yes.
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?
Judges.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?
No.
14. How are executioners selected?
Special squad.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?
Yes.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?
Buried
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?
No.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder:
70%
1b. Rape and violent assault:
80%
1c. Armed robbery:
10%(impossible)
1d. Drug trafficking:
65%
1e. Drug possession:
4%
1f. Gang membership:
40%
1g. Immorality:
35%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes?
Less than 5%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime?
No. It occurs only for extremely severe crimes.
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by **Linkers Sha** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:40 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: The communist republic of Linkers sha
2. Type of government: Communist
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[×] Common law
[] Civil law
[×] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? un-determined
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2020 the execution of 20 pro-democracy students
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 5.000 prisoner
9. Which year had the most executions? 2020

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? murder,insurbodination,being pro-democracy,being a bad capitalist,rape,corruption,treason,terrorism unless its pro-Linkers shan
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? stealing,being a trouble maker
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? judges
4. Can death sentences be appealed? no
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? yes

6. Can people under 18 be executed? yes
7. Can people over 65 be executed? yes
8. Can men be executed? yes
9. Can women be executed? yes
10. Can government officials be executed? yes
11. Can foreigners be executed? yes

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[×] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[×] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? no
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? beaten,publicly shamed,tortured
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? no
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? yes
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? no
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? everyday
7. Are executions public or private? public
8. Who is invited to view executions? everyone who like to see it

9. Are executions reported by the media? yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television? yes
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? no
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? military personell
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? no
14. How are executioners selected? well The Linkers Shan military personell have no problem executing typically a political officer/commisar should do the execution
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? yes

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? burned,burried,or be recycled to food so that they can still contibute to society
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? yes

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes? 99%
1a. Murder: 100%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 100%
1c. Armed robbery: 100%
1d. Drug trafficking: 100%
1e. Drug possession: 100%
1f. Gang membership: 100%
1g. Immorality: 50%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 1%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? very effective

by **South Quantia** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:58 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Quantian Socialist Federal Republic
2. Type of government: Federal democratic socialist republic
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[] Common law
[x] Civil law
[x] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? No
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? No
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? 2093, by the old government of the Republic of Quantia, 2114 by the revolution.
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2113, during the short yet tyrannical reign of former dictator David Yunberger
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 0
9. Which year had the most executions? 2113

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? None
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? No death sentence
4. Can death sentences be appealed? No death sentence
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? No death sentence

6. Can people under 18 be executed? No
7. Can people over 65 be executed? No
8. Can men be executed? No
9. Can women be executed? No
10. Can government officials be executed? No
11. Can foreigners be executed? No

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[x] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? No execution
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Not applicable, but conditions are rather good in prisons in general
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Not applicable
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Not applicable
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? Not applicable
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Not applicable
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Not applicable
7. Are executions public or private? Not applicable
8. Who is invited to view executions? Not applicable

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes (because if they would happen it would be a very strange occurance)
10. Are executions broadcast on television? See above
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes (see above)
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? N/A
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? N/A
14. How are executioners selected? N/A
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? N/A

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? N/A
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? N/A

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: ~50%
1b. Rape and violent assault: ~30%
1c. Armed robbery: 0%
1d. Drug trafficking: 0%
1e. Drug possession: 0%
1f. Gang membership: 0%
1g. Immorality: 0% ("Immorality? What reactionary nonsense is that? We support what you call 'immorality'")
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? ~70%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No

by **La Xinga** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:09 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Capitalist Haven of La xinga
2. Type of government: Dictatorship, although the people LOVE the dictator (the Best Person in the World.) 91% of La xinga of approve of the majority of his actions.
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[] Common law
[???] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[✔️] Religious law
[✔️] Other: Whatever law we decide to make.

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes.
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? ??????????
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? Never.
7. In what year was the most recent execution? This year, this day.
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? About 30,000.
9. Which year had the most executions? Our nation existed for one year so far, so this year.

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? Not fasting by a national fast, Murder, Adultery, Kidnapping, Harassing and bullying over the age of 13 for men 12 for women, Child abuse by A person over the age of 13 for men 12 for women. More info can be found here.
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? None.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Judges. Juries don't exist.
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes. He can do whatever he wants under the Almighty.

6. Can people under 18 be executed? Yes. 12 for Women 13 for men.
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes.
8. Can men be executed? Yes.
9. Can women be executed? Yes.
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes.
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[✔️] Hanging
[✔️] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above
ADDED BY ME: [✔️]Other:
Starvation, choking, hot lead down throat, and stoning.

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? No, but they can do certain stuff before their execution.
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes.
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Like any prison you would find in the US.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Indeed.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? No.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Monday or Friday. Depends on the method of execution.
7. Are executions public or private? Private.
8. Who is invited to view executions? No one.

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes.
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes.
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? No one usually.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Only if they wish to be.
14. How are executioners selected? The people that report the crime execute the person.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? No. Like why would they?

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? Depends on the method.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 99-100%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 96%
1c. Armed robbery: [X]
1d. Drug trafficking: 90%
1e. Drug possession: 84%
1f. Gang membership: [X]
1g. Immorality: 78%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 0.4%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Yes!!!!

by **Golden State Warriorz** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:48 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: The Golden Warrior State
2. Type of government: Republic
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? No (abolished for all crimes in 2016)
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? No. Moratorium from 1974-2016
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? 2016
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 1972
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 0

B. LEGISLATION (PRE-2016)

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Treason, espionage, terrorism and aggravated murder
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Decided by juries, and must be unanimous (one juror may veto a death sentence)
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes.

6. Can people under 18/over 65 be executed? No executions of juveniles (under 21) or seniors (over 60).
8. Can men be executed? Yes, men ages 21-59
9. Can women be executed? Yes, women ages 21-59
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes, but only for treason, espionage and terrorism

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[X] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? Yes
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? Lethal injection

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? Yes
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes
7. Are executions public or private? Private
8. Who is invited to view executions? Nobody

9. Are executions reported by the media? Sometimes
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Only if they wish to be
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? Whatever the prisoner's family chooses to do with it
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: ~35%
1b. Rape and violent assault: ~20%
1c. Armed robbery: ~15%
1d. Drug trafficking: ~20%
1e. Drug possession: less than 5%
1f. Gang membership: ?
1g. Immorality: less than 5%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? ~60%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Not usually

by **Ezechard** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:31 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: The Democratic Federation of Ezechard
2. Type of government: Democratic parliamentary federation
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? No.
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? No.
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? 1970. Aside from part A and E, all questions here are answered according to the situation before 1970.
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 1969.
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 0 as of 1970, 0-10 before 1970.
9. Which year had the most executions? 1963, during which 56 members of the fascist movement Varton'soh were arrested and executed.

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None.
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Rape, mass murder, war crimes, treason, terrorism.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Both.
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? No. Because that's just corrupt.

6. Can people under 18 be executed? Yes, the age of majority is 16 in Ezechard.
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes.
8. Can men be executed? Yes.
9. Can women be executed? Yes.
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes.
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? Yes.
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? The firing squad.

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes.
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Similar to those of a normal prison, except for increased security but also with more comfort for the prisoner. Family members are allowed to visit the prisoner.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? Yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Almost all executions take place on Fridays.
7. Are executions public or private? Private.
8. Who is invited to view executions? Family members, victims of the prisoner's crimes, the President and press reporters.

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes.
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes, unless it is deemed provocative (for example, encouraging terrorist attacks)
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? The President, although he/she is only rarely present at executions.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? No, unless requested by the prisoner.
14. How are executioners selected? They are chosen from a special team of executioners.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? They are given to the prisoner's family.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 12%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 15%
1c. Armed robbery:2%
1d. Drug trafficking:2%
1e. Drug possession:0%
1f. Gang membership:1%
1g. Immorality: 0%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 87%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No, although it was considered as such before its abolition.

by **Ideal Britain** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:44 pm

Updated version for the Kingdom of Great Britain
A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Kingdom of Great Britain
2. Type of government: Pan-Abrahamic monarchy and parliamentary democracy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[X] Religious law (religious personal law can be used for civil cases, marriage and divorce, if allowed by a pre-nuptial agreement)
[X] Other:
Elements of martial law in Edinburgh and Glasgow as well as the West Marches (much of what was the West Midlands until 2047)

4. Does capital punishment exist in law?:
Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice?:
Yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?:
1965 (re-introduced in 2047)
7. In what year was the most recent execution?:
2047
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year?:
In 2047, 3 people.

9. Which year had the most executions?:
Probably during the Bloody Code (late 1600s to early 1800s)
B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence?: None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence?:Capital rape (premeditated rape, forcible rape of a child under 15, rape of a child under 13, gang rape, rape as a war crime or rape with home invasion), capital murder
(murder of a law enforcement official in the course of their duties, murder of a paramedic in the course of their duties, terrorist murder, murder as a war crime, murder as a crime against humanity), treason (including aiding the enemy), certain war crimes (torture and perfidy) and certain military offences(violating a safeguard, desertion and draft evasion) as well as producing child pornography and modern-day slavery
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both?:
Judges (though a jury can recommend to mercy)
4. Can death sentences be appealed?: yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence?:
Yes, the King of Great Britain can veto it.

6. Can people under 18 be executed?: no, only those over 21.
7. Can people over 65 be executed?: No, only those under 64.
8. Can men be executed?:
Yes
9. Can women be executed?:
No.
10. Can government officials be executed?:
Yes.
11. Can foreigners be executed?:
Yes.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging (default if civilians do not make a choice)
[X] Decapitation (via guillotine)
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad (default for condemned soldiers and other condemned men captured in war who don’t make a choice)
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?: yes
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?: firing squad

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?:
Yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?:
Humane but not luxurious.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?:
Yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?:
Yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?:
Yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?yes
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?:
Monday
7. Are executions public or private?;
Private
8. Who is invited to view executions?:
No one “views them” but a Chaplain (if requested) and a Medical Doctor will be there.

9. Are executions reported by the media?: yes.
10. Are executions broadcast on television?: no.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?:
Yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?:
The Judge, the Governor of the Prison, relatives of the criminal and the victim.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?:
If they wish.
14. How are executioners selected?:
Firing squads are formed of experienced marksmen, often current or former soldiers or former police marksmen.
4 Hangmen (and a hang-woman) have been recruited from the commonwealth: India, Malaysia, Botswana and Singapore.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?:
Yes, to ensure a quick death.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?:They are buried or cremated according to the wishes of their family.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?: no.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 53.5% for terrorist murder, 55.5% for child murder and 25.5% for murder more generally.
1b. Rape and violent assault:
51.5% for rape, 5.5% for assault
1c. Armed robbery: 1.5%
1d. Drug trafficking:3.5%
1e. Drug possession:0.05%
1f. Gang membership:2.5%
1g. Immorality:0.5%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes?:43.5%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime?:
Yes, due to the fact the dead can’t reoffend.

by **West Bromwich Holme** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:02 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: West Bromwich Holme (in this case, it's the United Kingdom on Earth-18)
2. Type of government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Not since the 1860s
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? No
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? Mid-1850s
7. In what year was the most recent execution? The 1600s
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? None
9. Which year had the most executions? No documented date but in the 1600s

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? None
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Not permitted
4. Can death sentences be appealed? N/A
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? N/A

6. Can people under 18 be executed? N/A
7. Can people over 65 be executed? N/A
8. Can men be executed? N/A
9. Can women be executed? N/A
10. Can government officials be executed? N/A
11. Can foreigners be executed? N/A

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?
7. Are executions public or private?
8. Who is invited to view executions?

9. Are executions reported by the media?
10. Are executions broadcast on television?
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?
14. How are executioners selected?
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 3.5%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 2.3%
1c. Armed robbery: 0%
1d. Drug trafficking: 0%
1e. Drug possession: 0%
1f. Gang membership: 0%
1g. Immorality: 0%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 8.5%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No

by **Reuturn** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:55 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Federation of Reuturn
2. Type of government: Federal Parliamentary Democracy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[x] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? No
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? No
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? 726 (1928)
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 708 (1910)
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 0
9. Which year had the most executions? 655, during a civil war

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? None
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? N/A
4. Can death sentences be appealed? N/A
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? N/A

6. Can people under 18 be executed? Nope
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Nope
8. Can men be executed? Nope
9. Can women be executed? Nope
10. Can government officials be executed? Nope
11. Can foreigners be executed? Nope

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[x] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other: None

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other: None

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?
7. Are executions public or private?
8. Who is invited to view executions?

9. Are executions reported by the media?
10. Are executions broadcast on television?
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?
14. How are executioners selected?
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 6%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 5%
1c. Armed robbery:0%
1d. Drug trafficking:4%
1e. Drug possession:0%
1f. Gang membership:11%
1g. Immorality: 8%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 99%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No.

by **Vozh** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:32 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: United Kingdoms of Vozh
2. Type of government: Federal, Constitutional Monarchy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? 1913 (Reintroduced in 1941)
7. In what year was the most recent execution?2014
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 2
9. Which year had the most executions? 1946 (1,400+)

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? Genocide
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence?Aggravated Homicide, Multiple Homicide, Rape, Torture, Gross Corruption by a Government Official
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Both
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes (In practice the responsibility of the justice minister)

6. Can people under 18 be executed? No
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes
8. Can men be executed? Yes
9. Can women be executed? Yes
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging
[X] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? Yes
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? Gunshot

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Are generally determined by the estimated risk-level of the prisoner. Lower risk-levels have more privileges, comforts, and freedoms.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?No
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? No
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Saturday, after Vespers
7. Are executions public or private? Private
8. Who is invited to view executions? A cleric of the condemned's professed faith, attorneys of the condemned and of the state, the judge who signed the warrant, and a physician.

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes, with some details redacted for the sake of privacy.
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes.
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? A cleric may give a sermon to the condemned and their witness, with the condemned's permission. The attorneys and magistrate presiding release a joint public statement.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Yes, if chosen by the condemned
14. How are executioners selected? They are professional executioners.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? They are relinquished to the family of the condemned, or other persons indicated in the will and testament of the condemned. If no-one is available to claim the body, it will be buried in an anonymous grave on the prison grounds.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?No.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 37%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 41%
1c. Armed robbery: 19%
1d. Drug trafficking: 16%
1e. Drug possession: 4%
1f. Gang membership: 8%
1g. Immorality: 3%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 38%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Yes

by **Anatolian Pashtunistan** » Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:10 pm

b]A. GENERAL[/b]

1. Full nation name: Sultanate of Anatolian Pashtunistan
2. Type of government: Islamic constitutional monarchy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[X] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law?: yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice?: Hasn't been yet.
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?: n/a
7. In what year was the most recent execution?: 2020 (but before independence)
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year?:
Unknown but from 1922 to independence statistics were 50 (in a country whose population averaged at 150 million from year to year)
9. Which year had the most executions?: 1945 (pre-independence)

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence?: none
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence?: rape, child rape, pedersatry (sexual acts with a boy under the age of 15), murder, treason, terrorism, perfidy causing death, supplying drugs to a child causing death, attempted murder of a public servant and certain military offences
(desertion,mutiny with intent to assist the enemy, asssisting the enemy, armed mutiny, violation of safeguard and dereliction of duty out of cowardice).
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both?: Judges*
*Trial by jury is rare and only takes place if 1. The defendent requests it directly and 2. The Judge is satisified there is a valid reason.
4. Can death sentences be appealed?: Yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence?: Yes.

6. Can people under 18 be executed?: yes (if over 16).
7. Can people over 65 be executed?: yes.
8. Can men be executed?: yes
9. Can women be executed?: no.
10. Can government officials be executed?: yes
11. Can foreigners be executed?: yes.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging (long-drop method, allowed for armed forces personnel convicted of crimes against children, asssisting the enemy or rape as well as civilians)
[X] Decapitation (via guillotine)
[X] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad (allowed for armed forces personnel unless executed for rape, assisting the enemy or crimes against children)
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?: yes
(within the law).
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?: Guillotine.

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?: Yes.
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?: Quite nice.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?: yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?: yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?: yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?: Yes.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?: Saturday (so the condemned can go to Friday prayers).
7. Are executions public or private?:
Private.
8. Who is invited to view executions?: Those training to be executioners.

9. Are executions reported by the media?: yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television?: no.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?:yes.
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?: everyone involved (and random busybodies)
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?: If they request it.
14. How are executioners selected?: Firing squads are formed from personnel selected from the Army Police,
Air Force Police, Navy Police or Pashtunistan Ranger Force.
Professional executions are responsible for hangings and guillotine beheadings.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?: Yes, to ensure they are humane.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?: They are handed back to the family for burial.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?: No.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder:65.5%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 90.5% for rape, 94.49% for child rape, 45.5% for violent assault in general, 49.5% for brutal assaults on children and 40.5% for serious assaults on public servants.
1c. Armed robbery: 9.55%
1d. Drug trafficking: 51.5% if a child dies from it, 35.5% if an adult dies from it ande 56.5% if the drugs are sold
to children.
1e. Drug possession: 2.51%
1f. Gang membership:
3.55%
1g. Immorality: 10.55% for adultery, 0.05% for fornication.
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes?: 5.1%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime?: yes.

by **Merni** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:11 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Democracy of Merni
2. Type of government: elective constitutional monarchy (de jure), federal parliamentary democracy (de facto)
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? N/A
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2019
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 2-3
9. Which year had the most executions? Since 1747 (when unified records started), the maximum was in 1853.

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Terrorism, child rape or child sexual assault, murder with severely aggravating circumstances (clearly defined in law), mass homicide with severely aggravating circumstances.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Judges (there are no jury trials at all in Merni)
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes, at every level up to the Supreme Court and then once more to a full bench of the Supreme Court.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? No.

6. Can people under 18 be executed? No.
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes.
8. Can men be executed? Yes.
9. Can women be executed? Yes.
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes.
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply: N/A
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply: N/A
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? No, as only one (hanging) is used.
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? N/A

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes.
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Same as for prisoners sentenced to other long-term imprisonment. In general, healthy and safe, but not extraordinary.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? Yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Any suitable day.
7. Are executions public or private? Private.
8. Who is invited to view executions? Family members (if they wish), two medical and two legal observers and up to four prison officials.

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes (just mentioned in news).
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes.
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? One of the legal observers will read out the charges, sentence details, method of execution and rights of the prisoner, as prescribed by law.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? If they wish.
14. How are executioners selected? On the basis of their ability, both in their job and emotionally.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes, as in 8 above.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? In most cases they are handed over to the family members if they wish to have it. Otherwise, they are cremated and the ashes put into a nearby water body.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No,

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 31-74% depending on the severity.
1b. Rape and violent assault: 47%
1c. Armed robbery: 12%
1d. Drug trafficking: 38%
1e. Drug possession: Less than 1%
1f. Gang membership: 4%
1g. Immorality: Less than 1%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 22%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Depends who you ask.

by **The Greater Gothic Empire** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:36 am

by **Darqas** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:15 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Caliphate of Darqas
2. Type of government: Islamic Totalitarian Elective Autocracy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[X] Religious law
[X] Other: Ruler decree

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2020
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 3,400-3,700
9. Which year had the most executions? 2019

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? Murder, fraud, vandalism, arson, rape, adultery, false accusations of adultery, theft, blasphemy, apostasy, corruption, embezzlement, alcohol consumption, war crimes, subversion, terrorism, treason, kidnapping, gambling, production of illicit media, possession of illicit media, drug trafficking, human trafficking
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? N/A
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Judges
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes

6. Can people under 18 be executed? Yes
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes
8. Can men be executed? Yes
9. Can women be executed? Yes
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[X] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[X] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[x] Hydrogen cyanide
[X] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[X] Other: Hydrogen sulfide

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? Yes
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? Firing squad

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Miserable
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Sometimes
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Sometimes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? Sometimes
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? No
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Tuesday
7. Are executions public or private? Public
8. Who is invited to view executions? Everyone

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television? Sometimes
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? The executioner, if he wishes.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Yes
14. How are executioners selected? Hiring process
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? Given to family. If they decline, the body is cremated.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 100%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 100%
1c. Armed robbery: 100%
1d. Drug trafficking: 100%
1e. Drug possession: 100%
1f. Gang membership: 100%
1g. Immorality: 100%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? <1%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Yes

by **Utilitarian London** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:11 am

b]A. GENERAL[/b]

1. Full nation name: Imperial London
2. Type of government: Representative democracy (but where educated people are given more votes).
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law?: Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice?: Rarely but yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?: never.
7. In what year was the most recent execution?: 2019
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year?: 4
9. Which year had the most executions?: 1945

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence?: none
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence?: Aggravated murder, aggravated or repeated paedophilic acts, repeated gang rape, treason and espionage.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both?:
Both, juries but subject to a veto from the Judge.
4. Can death sentences be appealed?: yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence?: yes.

6. Can people under 18 be executed?: No. the minimum age for capital punishment is 18.
7. Can people over 65 be executed?: Yes.
8. Can men be executed?: Yes.
9. Can women be executed?: Yes.
10. Can government officials be executed?: Yes.
11. Can foreigners be executed?: Yes

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging (long-drop method)
[X] Decapitation (guillotine)
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?: yes
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?:
guillotine.

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?: yes.
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?: humane but [b]not luxurious.[/b]
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?: yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?: yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?: yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?: yes.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?: Monday
7. Are executions public or private?: private.
8. Who is invited to view executions?: Apprentice executioners and a medical witness.

9. Are executions reported by the media?: yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television?: yes
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?: yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?: anyone who wants to but most commonly the Judge, the Prime Minister and the Governor of the Prison where it takes place.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?: If they wish.
14. How are executioners selected?: Hangings and use of the guillotine are carried out by trained executioners.
Firing squads are made of soldiers or police officers who apply for the duty and are well-paid for it.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?: yes.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?:
Donated to science.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?: No.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder:51.5% for murder, 60.5% for aggravated murder and 65.5% for child murder.
1b. Rape and violent assault: 63.5% for child rape, 50.1% for rape and 40.5% for assault.
1c. Armed robbery: 5.5%
1d. Drug trafficking: 50.5%
1e. Drug possession: 4.5%
1f. Gang membership: 10.5% (mostly in poor, East End areas where gangs are a reoccurring problem).
1g. Immorality:1.5%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes?:
29.49%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime?: Yes.

by **Tranzoria** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:27 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Democratic-Republic of Tranzoria
2. Type of government: Democratic-Republic
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[x] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? N/A
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2026
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 20
9. Which year had the most executions? 2024

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? Murder, War Crimes, Breaking into Government Areas, Rape, Assault if too extreme, Torture, Terrorism, Kidnapping, Human Trafficking
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Breaking into Government Areas
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Both
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes

6. Can people under 18 be executed? No
7. Can people over 65 be executed? No
8. Can men be executed? Yes
9. Can women be executed? Yes
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[x] Lethal injection
[x] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[x] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? In the Case of Breaking into Government Areas, yes
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? Firing Squad

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Actually, very fancy for Death Row
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? No
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? No
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Monday and Sunday
7. Are executions public or private? Private unless War Crimes and Terrorism
8. Who is invited to view executions? Family Members, Victim's Family Members, Government Officials, Press

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? Priests, Guards, Government Officials.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Yes
14. How are executioners selected? If their family was an Executioner and they are having the job, it is given to them.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? Cremated or Buried
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? Yes

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes? 67%
1a. Murder:46%
1b. Rape and violent assault:24%
1c. Armed robbery:N/A
1d. Drug trafficking:N/A
1e. Drug possession:N/A
1f. Gang membership:N/A
1g. Immorality:N/A
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 33%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No

by **Islamic Pashtunistan** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:48 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Sultanate of Pashtunistan
2. Type of government: Islamic, semi-feudal, tribal monarchy.
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[X] Religious law
[X] Other:
Tribal custom.
4. Does capital punishment exist in law?: Yes.
5. Is capital punishment used in practice?: Yes.
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?
7. In what year was the most recent execution?: 1190 (which is this year, in character)
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year?: 50.6
9. Which year had the most executions?: 950
(during the 950 peasant's revolt).

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence?
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence?:
rape, murder, drug trafficking, perfidy, arson (burning of dwellings), perfidy (war crime) and child molestation as well as cowardice (military offence), mutiny (military offence), rebellion, treason and desertion (military offence)
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both?:
Judges.
4. Can death sentences be appealed?: yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence?: Ones granted by national court, yes.
One's granted by tribal courts, no.

6. Can people under 18 be executed?:
yes, if 15 or over.
7. Can people over 65 be executed?: yes.
8. Can men be executed?: yes
9. Can women be executed?: no
10. Can government officials be executed?: yes.
11. Can foreigners be executed?: yes.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging (for sexual offences and/or violence towards women and children)
[X] Decapitation (with a sword)
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad (archers)
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?: yes (except rapists and child molesters).
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?: firing squad.

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?: yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?: Depends on the economic situation and class of the perpetrator as well as the type of offence. For most it's relatively harsh, though not much more than day to day life.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?: yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?: yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?: yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?: Yes (except for rapists and child molesters). Often a luxurious meal.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?: Sunday (the deceased having the chance for Friday prayers)
7. Are executions public or private?: private apart from rebels and traitors (to make an example of them) and sex offenders (to satisfy public anger)
8. Who is invited to view executions?:
In private executions, no one apart from the chaplain, the executioner, their apprentice (who is also their assistant) and a doctor.
In public executions: the whole community.

9. Are executions reported by the media?: We have no newspapers but death poems are sold (the money given to the dead man's family).
10. Are executions broadcast on television?: No television
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?: yes.
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?:
Everyone, pretty much,
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?: Normally they may be blindfolded if they wish.
14. How are executioners selected?: Beheadings are carried out by professional executioners, hangings are just carried out by random people, hired for the day. The archers in firing squads are normally from the Army or the Shurtah (police) though sometimes hunters are chosen.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?: yes.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?: buried.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?: no.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 94.5%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 95.5% for rape, 96.5% for child molestation and 98.5% for child rape. Only 10.5% for assaults such as woundings.
1c. Armed robbery: 4.5% for armed burglaries and armed horse thefts.
1d. Drug trafficking:51.5%
1e. Drug possession:5.5%
1f. Gang membership: 8.5%
1g. Immorality: 10.5% for adultery
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes?: 1.3%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime?: yes.

by **-Astoria-** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:30 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: (Republic of) Astoria
2. Type of government: Federal parliamentary republic
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[x] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? No
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? No
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? de facto unknown, de jure 1774
7. In what year was the most recent execution? Never used
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 0
9. Which year had the most executions? N/A

B. LEGISLATION

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C. METHODS

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D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

<Not applicable>

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 10.13%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 8.15%
1c. Armed robbery: 5.39%
1d. Drug trafficking: 6.44%
1e. Drug possession: 2.13%
1f. Gang membership: 0.65%
1g. Immorality: 0.02%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 79%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No; hence its prohibition

by **Rhim Flavezztowland** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:57 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: The Republic of Rhim Flavezztowland
2. Type of government: Unitary, semi-presidential, and constitutional republic
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes.
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Nope.
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? A permanent moratorium on capital punishment was placed by the Flavezztowlander government on July 21, 2005.
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2005
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 0 (as a result of the aforementioned moratorium)
9. Which year had the most executions? 1889 (as a result of a mass genocide)

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? Murder and gang membership.
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Assault, armed robbery, and immorality.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? The judges decide on death sentences.
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Nope.

6. Can people under 18 be executed? Nope.
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Nope.
8. Can men be executed? Yes.
9. Can women be executed? Nope.
10. Can government officials be executed? Nope.
11. Can foreigners be executed? Nope.

C. METHODS

N/A

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

N/A

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 51.1%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 52%
1c. Armed robbery: 30%
1d. Drug trafficking: 0.2%
1e. Drug possession: 0.4%
1f. Gang membership: 67.3%
1g. Immorality: 10%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 97%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Nope.

by **The Union of British North America** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:29 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: The Union of British North America
2. Type of government: Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law (general government and the provinces with English heritage)
[X] Civil law (for two provinces with French heritage and one province with Spanish heritage)
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes, for general and provincial capital crimes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Yes, for general and provincial capital crimes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? Only the province of Wilberforce has abolished the death penalty, and that was in 1867.
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 1999 (for general capital convictions), 2005 for 35 provinces that retain the death penalty but are de facto abolitionist (2005 was a landslide for provinces putting a moratorium on death penalties thanks to an All-Union inter-provincial compact)
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 25 per year
9. Which year had the most executions? 1999 with 35 executions

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? 7 provinces that mandate the death penalty for particularly gruesome murder and rape. There are no mandated death sentences for general capital crimes since 1968.
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Depends on the province, but all serious felonies have optional death sentences (murder and rape for all 51 provinces and 5 Indigenous Federalized Protectorages, and 9 provinces have them for drug trafficking). Optional death sentences for general capital crimes include treason, espionage, desertion, terrorism, war crimes, crimes against humanity, large-scale drug trafficking, and piracy.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Depends on the province. Some have jury's input on the type of punishment depending on the crime and conviction.
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes, at both the provincial and general levels.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? There are pardons, commutations, and other types of mercy that can be exercised by provincial governors, with general capital crimes having the provincial governor instructed by the President-in-Council to exercise the royal prerogative of mercy.

6. Can people under 18 be executed? There were in the colonial past, but not since 1867 at the general level, and not since 1900 for all provinces.
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes, but life sentences are the preferred sentence since the 1990s (also depending on the crime).
8. Can men be executed? Yes.
9. Can women be executed? Yes.
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes.
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes, under particular circumstances.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[X] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[X] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? In six provinces yes between hanging and lethal injection, and in within that set 3 also include firing squad as an option.
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? Lethal injection followed by hanging.

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes.
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Comfortable but isolated from the general population, one hour a day outside the cell for exercise.
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes.
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes.
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? Yes.
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Mondays
7. Are executions public or private? Either is possible, with prisoner choice.
8. Who is invited to view executions? Relatives, general public, clergy, and local/provincial/general law enforcement or legal officials related to the case, local/provincial medical officials

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes.
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes.
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? Executioner,
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? If before a firing squad or the gallows, they are offered a blindfold or sack over the head.
14. How are executioners selected? By request based on qualifications on a province-by-province basis
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? They are buried/cremated according to their religious beliefs or personal requests.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes? (support for capital punishment in general: 45%)
1a. Murder: 80%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 85%
1c. Armed robbery: 50%
1d. Drug trafficking: 48%
1e. Drug possession: 33%
1f. Gang membership: 20%
1g. Immorality: 10%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 48%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? From a policy-making standpoint, there is increasing opinion against the death penalty as a deterrent against violent crime.

by **Ideal Britain** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:34 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Kingdom of Great Britain
2. Type of government: Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarch. Parliamentary is elected democratically and there is a politically influential monarch, both answer to the constitution.
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[X] Civil law
[X] Socialist law
[X] Religious law (different religions have their own courts for civil matters such as family law between members of the same religion).
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law?: yes.
5. Is capital punishment used in practice?: Not yet.
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?: 1965
7. In what year was the most recent execution?: 1964
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year?: none.
9. Which year had the most executions?: probably a year in the 1600s

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence?: none
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence?: rape of a child under 13, desertion (military offence), capital murder (murder of a child under 13, murder of a police officer, prison officer, judge, paramedic,firefighter or member of the armed forces in the execution of their duties, terrorist murder, murder was a war crime, racist, religiously targeted, misogynistic or homophobic murder and sexually-motivated murder) ,aggravated rape, rape (under military law), treason, and assisting the enemy (military offence).
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both?: Judges.
4. Can death sentences be appealed?: Yes.
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence?: Yes that power lies with the King.

6. Can people under 18 be executed?:
No.
7. Can people over 65 be executed?: no.,
8. Can men be executed?: yes
9. Can women be executed?: No.
10. Can government officials be executed?: Yes. They are more likely to be as they are expected to behave better.
11. Can foreigners be executed?: yes.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging (long drop)
[X] Decapitation (guillotine)
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution?: yes.
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?: Firing squad.

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody?: yes.
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)?: Humane but [b]not luxurious.[/b]
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date?: yes
3. Are family members informed of the execution date?: yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date?: yes
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal?: yes, a very luxurious meal as you are going to kill them anyway.
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place?: Tuesday
7. Are executions public or private?: private.
8. Who is invited to view executions?: A chaplain and a medical witness.

9. Are executions reported by the media?: yes.
10. Are executions broadcast on television?: no.
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement?: yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)?: Judges, the Governor of the Prison where it takes place and politicians.
13. Are prisoners blindfolded?: if they wish.
14. How are executioners selected?: Hangings and guillotine-beheadings are carried out by trained executioners. Firing squads are made up of marksmen, usually from the police or Army.
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions?: yes, to ensure a quick, painless death.

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners?: given back to their families.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution?: no.

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 51.52%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 55.51% for rape, 60.5% for child rape, 58.55% for child molestation and 2.5% for greivous bodily harm.
1c. Armed robbery:2.5%
1d. Drug trafficking:9.55%
1e. Drug possession: 0.51%
1f. Gang membership:1.5%
1g. Immorality:0.05%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes?:
39.5%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime?: yes as the dead cannot re-offend.

by **Greatdux** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:51 am

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: the Republican Union of Greatdux
2. Type of government: Unitary semi-presidential republic
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[X] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Yup.
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)?
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2017
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? 45
9. Which year had the most executions? 1943, during the Axis period, where 560 Jews were tragically killed

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? Child Abuse, Ethnic Harassment, and War Crimes
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? None
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? No
4. Can death sentences be appealed? No
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes

6. Can people under 18 be executed? No
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes
8. Can men be executed? Yes
9. Can women be executed? No
10. Can government officials be executed? No
11. Can foreigners be executed? No

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[X] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[X] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hydrogen cyanide
[X] Carbon monoxide
[X] Carbon dioxide
[X] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? Yes.
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? Decapitation (guillotine)

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Horrible
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? No
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Wednesday
7. Are executions public or private? Private
8. Who is invited to view executions? Family members, private personnel and government members.

9. Are executions reported by the media? No
10. Are executions broadcast on television? No
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? Family members
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Yes
14. How are executioners selected? Through appointment
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? They are brought to their family’s house and placed under one of their couches.
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 78.00%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 90.12%
1c. Armed robbery: 12%
1d. Drug trafficking: 19.99%
1e. Drug possession: 33.90%
1f. Gang membership: 10.00%
1g. Immorality: 3%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 20.12%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Yes

by **Wexas** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:35 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: The Kingdom of Wexas
2. Type of government: Feudal Monarchy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[X] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Yes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? N/A
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2757
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? Around 214
9. Which year had the most executions? 2555 during the so-called 'Harvey Purge'. Nearly 1351 nobles and prisoners of war loyal to the Harvey Dynasty were executed.

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? Treason is the only crime with a mandatory death sentence.
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Technically, all crimes, but application outside of the following are rare: Murder, Child Abuse, Rape/Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Grand Theft (Some regions), Assault (Some Regions), Adultery (Some Regions), Being Catholic (Some Regions), Surrending to Wexas (as a noble), and Animal Abuse.
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Nobles, Judges, the Speaker of Matagorda, and the local peasantry all have the right to sentence an individual to death. In the case of the latter, however, it is only after a 'majority vote' ~~aka angry mob~~.
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Only if the execution is not religious
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? See above

6. Can people under 18 be executed? Yes, but only down to 16
7. Can people over 65 be executed? Yes
8. Can men be executed? Yes
9. Can women be executed? Yes
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[X] Hanging
[X] Decapitation
[] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[X] Burning at Stake
[X] Fed to Alligators
[X] Stoning
[X] Drawing and Quartering
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? No
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular?

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Only if the execution is dated, otherwise no
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Very poor
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? No
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? No
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Wensday
7. Are executions public or private? Public
8. Who is invited to view executions? Technically, nobody is 'invited', they just show up.

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television? N/A (No TV)
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Unless accused of a religious crime
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? The executioner
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? Only if requested
14. How are executioners selected? Depending on the crime, either the person with the job of Executioner or a speaker (priest0
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? No

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? Unless eaten by Alligators, they are normally given a proper burieal
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 95.3%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 98.5%
1c. Armed robbery: 74.6%
1d. Drug trafficking: 2.12%
1e. Drug possession: 1.01%
1f. Gang membership: 12.12%
1g. Immorality: .01%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? 1.5%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? Yes

by **New Goldman** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:48 pm

A. GENERAL

1. Full nation name: Empire of New Goldman
2. Type of government: Absolute Hereditary Monarchy
3. Which legal system is used? Check all that apply:
[X] Common law
[] Civil law
[] Socialist law
[] Religious law
[] Other:

4. Does capital punishment exist in law? Yes, but only reserved for the most notorious of criminals
5. Is capital punishment used in practice? Sometimes
6. In what year was capital punishment abolished (if applicable)? N/A
7. In what year was the most recent execution? 2015, the leader of the Islamic Sect of New Goldman
8. On average, how many prisoners are executed per year? N/A
9. Which year had the most executions? Around 2015, where many Abrahamic leaders were killed all at once

B. LEGISLATION

1. Which crimes have a mandatory death sentence? None
2. Which crimes have an optional death sentence? Treason and Terrorism
3. Are death sentences decided by judges, juries, or both? Both
4. Can death sentences be appealed? Yes, but must have a valid reason
5. Does the leader have authority to veto a death sentence? Yes

6. Can people under 18 be executed? No
7. Can people over 65 be executed? No
8. Can men be executed? Yes
9. Can women be executed? Yes
10. Can government officials be executed? Yes, especially when they committed a serious crime
11. Can foreigners be executed? Yes, but under permission from the nation they hail from.

C. METHODS

1. Which execution methods are currently used? Check all that apply:
[] Hanging
[] Decapitation
[X] Lethal injection
[X] Firing squad
[] Gas chamber
[] None of the above

1a. For nations with lethal injection, which drugs are used? Check all that apply:
[X] Sodium thiopental
[] Pancuronium bromide
[] Potassium chloride
[] Midazolam
[] Hydromorphone
[] Other:

1b. For nations with gas chambers, which gases are used? Check all that apply:
[] Hydrogen cyanide
[] Carbon monoxide
[] Carbon dioxide
[] Nitrogen
[] Other:

2. Can prisoners choose the method of execution? No
2a. If yes, which method of execution is the most popular? N/A

D. PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES

1. While waiting for execution, are prisoners kept in custody? Yes, in specially designated Death Row Jails, much cleaner than the norm
1a. What are conditions like in death row (if applicable)? Comfortable and clean
2. Are prisoners informed of the execution date? Yes
3. Are family members informed of the execution date? Yes
4. Is the public informed of the execution date? Yes, especially if the executed is a hated individual
5. Are prisoners offered a last meal? Yes
6. Which day of the week do most executions take place? Sunday
7. Are executions public or private? Usually private, but public to the most notorious of all
8. Who is invited to view executions? Anyone of importance

9. Are executions reported by the media? Yes
10. Are executions broadcast on television? Yes
11. Do prisoners have the opportunity to make a final statement? Yes
12. Who else makes statements before an execution (if applicable)? N/A
13. Are prisoners blindfolded? No
14. How are executioners selected? They are selected depending on the execution to be done
15. Do doctors or medical professionals supervise executions? Yes

16. What happens to the bodies of executed prisoners? They are given back to their families for burial
17. Are family members required to pay for the execution? No

E. PUBLIC OPINION

1. What percentage of citizens support capital punishment for these crimes?
1a. Murder: 5%
1b. Rape and violent assault: 20%
1c. Armed robbery: 30%
1d. Drug trafficking: 20%
1e. Drug possession: 10%
1f. Gang membership: 0%
1g. Immorality: 10%
2. What percentage of citizens oppose capital punishment for all crimes? Around maybe 10%
3. Is capital punishment considered effective for reducing crime? No

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