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Death Penalty constitutional case Outline of Case In 1948 Defendant aged 19 accused of murdering his family ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Argue point Whether death penalty is cruel or not? The decision Death penalty is extended by Article 31 Cruelty is decided by national sentiment Influence Precedent used for the reason of retaining Death penalty

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Death Penalty constitutional case

• Outline of CaseIn 1948Defendant aged 19 accused of murdering his family-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Argue pointWhether death penalty is cruel or not?• The decisionDeath penalty is extended by Article 31Cruelty is decided by national sentiment• InfluencePrecedent used for the reason of retaining Death penalty