Real World Lecture: The Death Penalty: Is the human right to life absolute?

How does the death penalty fit with one of our most fundamental human rights — the right to life? Come along to this thought-provoking lecture and explore how international treaties, global declarations, and the European Convention on Human Rights all address this issue. We’ll also look at how the death penalty is applied in practice, focusing on examples from around the world, including the US, and consider the barriers to justice it creates. This is a chance to connect theory with real-world issues, challenge your thinking, and build your understanding of human rights in action.