Death penalty in Asia in question

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Updated August 20, 2008 20:44:39

Is it now time to give the last rites for the death penalty in Asia? While many nations in the region still have the ultimate penalty on their laws one person who has researched the subject extensively believes that executioners throughout the region may have to start looking for other work.

Presenter: Michael Cavanagh
Speaker: Professor David Johnson, University of Hawaii

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