Campaigning against the death penalty

The video discusses the case of a Spanish national whose murder conviction was overturned in the US, highlighting the flaws in the justice system. A former Texas prosecutor, once a supporter of the death penalty, now advocates for its abolition, arguing that the system must be infallible. The video also examines the use of capital punishment in Iran and China, noting Iran's increase in executions under President Ahmadinejad and China's high execution rates. Abolitionists are pressuring China as it prepares for the 2008 Olympics, with some countries having recently banned the death penalty.

What was the reason for the Spanish national's release from death row?

• He was pardoned by the governor.

• His conviction was overturned due to inadmissible evidence.

• He completed his sentence.

• He escaped from prison.

Why does the former Texas prosecutor now oppose the death penalty?

• He wants to follow international trends.

• He believes the system is too expensive.

• He thinks it is morally wrong.

• He argues the justice system must be flawless, which it never will be.

Which country has seen an increase in executions under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

• China

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• North Korea

Which country leads the world in the number of executions each year?

• China

• Iran

• United States

• India

Which of the following countries has banned the death penalty since the last congress?

• United States

• China

• Mexico

• Russia