The capital punishment can never be justified. The European Union opposes capital punishment under all circumstances and calls for its universal abolition.
Brussels, 24 July 2014
"We deeply regret the recent execution in Singapore of two death row inmates Foong Chee Peng and Tang Hai Liang, convicted of drug trafficking. These executions ended the unofficial extension of the moratorium which was in place between July 2011 and December 2012.
The capital punishment can never be justified. The European Union opposes capital punishment under all circumstances and calls for its universal abolition.
We therefore call on the Singaporean authorities to reinstate a moratorium on executions as a first step towards the universal abolition of the death penalty, in line with global developments."
Sources and Relevant Links:
EU EU STATEMENT by the Spokesperson on the recent executions in Singapore
11 July 2014
United Nations Human Rights Office for South East Asia UNCHR VERY CONCERNED BY THE RESUMPTION OF EXECUTIONS IN SINGAPORE
11 July 2014
AI & ADPAN Massive leap backwards as Singapore resumes executions
11 July 2014
Think Centre Death Penalty: Singapore resumes executions
18 July 2014
Think Centre Death Penalty Undermines Human Dignity And Right To Life
11 July 2012
