Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Death Penalty

UN --Not Iraq-- Should Try Saddam, Say Americans
(CPOD) Dec. 18, 2003 - Many Americans believe Saddam Hussein should face justice through an international tribunal, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 52 per cent of respondents say a court set up by the United Nations (UN) should be in charge of judging the deposed Iraqi leader. Dec 18, 2003
Americans Satisfied With Pope
(CPOD) Oct. 18, 2003 - Americans are mostly satisfied with the head of the Catholic Church, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 58 per cent of respondents approve of the way Pope John Paul II has handled his duties. Oct 18, 2003
Lower Support For Death Penalty In South Korea
(CPOD) Oct. 7, 2003 - Support for capital punishment in South Korea has dwindled in the last 10 years, according to a poll by Gallup published in Chosun Ilbo. 52.3 per cent of respondents support keeping the death penalty in the Asian country, a 17.7 per cent drop since 1994. Oct 7, 2003
North Carolinians Reject Death Penalty Moratorium
(CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 - A proposed moratorium of capital punishment in North Carolina is not supported by a majority of the population, according to a poll by Research 2000 published in the Raleigh News & Observer. 53 per cent of respondents disagree with the proposed suspension on executions. Sep 22, 2003
Australians Reflect On Death Penalty
(CPOD) Aug. 20, 2003 - A recent attack has swayed Australian views on the death penalty, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 56 per cent of respondents support capital punishment for people guilty of terrorist acts. Aug 20, 2003
Death Penalty Support Still Strong In U.S.
(CPOD) May 22, 2003 - Support for capital punishment remains high in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup. 74 per cent of respondents say they are in favour of the death penalty for convicted murderers, a six per cent increase since October 2001. May 22, 2003
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