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La visión de PGA es contribuir a la creación de un orden internacional basado en el imperio de la ley para un mundo más equitativo, seguro, sostenible y democrático.

UK reaffirms commitment to abolish death penalty globally in Question Time triggered by Mr. Mark Pritchard, MP

Question:

Mr. Mark Pritchard, MP (UK), PGA Board member

  • Mr. Mark Pritchard MP

    (United Kingdom)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will hold discussions with her counterparts in Commonwealth countries on ending the death penalty for (a) minors and (b) people who are mentally incapacitated. Tabled on 9 November 2021

Answer:

Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Minister for Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

  • Rt Hon James Cleverly MP

    (United Kingdom)

It is the longstanding policy of the UK Government to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances, especially in cases that do not meet the minimum standards defined by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. We regularly engage with governments, including in Commonwealth countries, on human rights and the death penalty. Answered on 19 November 2021

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Courtesy Parliament of Zimbabwe

Historic vote: Zimbabwe Parliament adopts the Death Penalty Abolition Bill

PGA acknowledges the leadership and tireless efforts of Zimbabwean parliamentarians, including PGA Members and most notably Hon. Dorcas Sibanda, whose collective unwavering commitment has made this historic achievement possible.

This roundtable also offered a time for the civil society to share its perspective, briefing parliamentarians attending on the progress made in the abolitionist movement over the recent months

PGA Gathers Parliamentarians to Address the Abolition of the Death Penalty

PGA brought together parliamentarians from different regions around the world, to discuss and strategize towards the abolition of the death penalty.

The Death Penalty Protects No One – PGA Commemorates the 2024 World Day Against the Death Penalty

The Death Penalty Protects No One – PGA Commemorates the 2024 World Day Against the Death Penalty

Each year on 10 October, the global abolitionist movement comes together to observe the World Day Against the Death Penalty. “The Death Penalty Protects No One: Abolish it Now.”