Post by Anja Nieser on Sept 8, 2006 1:10:44 GMT -5
Death Sentences Decreasing
Although death sentences slightly decreased last year from a year ago,
life imprisonments have increased markedly, according to the Supreme Court
yesterday.
The number of people sentenced to death in criminal cases decreased to 8
in 2004 down by 2 from the previous year. Among the 8 people, only 3
including those convicted of raping teenagers had their death sentence
confirmed by the Supreme Court.
In 2005, 94 out of 114,000 people were sentenced to life imprisonment. In
2004, among 132,000 people who were convicted, 79 including murderers and
arsonists were sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Supreme Court has increasingly reversed the initial judgment taking
age and motivation of criminals into account, despite the seriousness of
their crimes, according to a court official.
(source: The Korea Times)
Although death sentences slightly decreased last year from a year ago,
life imprisonments have increased markedly, according to the Supreme Court
yesterday.
The number of people sentenced to death in criminal cases decreased to 8
in 2004 down by 2 from the previous year. Among the 8 people, only 3
including those convicted of raping teenagers had their death sentence
confirmed by the Supreme Court.
In 2005, 94 out of 114,000 people were sentenced to life imprisonment. In
2004, among 132,000 people who were convicted, 79 including murderers and
arsonists were sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Supreme Court has increasingly reversed the initial judgment taking
age and motivation of criminals into account, despite the seriousness of
their crimes, according to a court official.
(source: The Korea Times)