The topic of capital punishment is highly controversial and is also characterized by multiple court rulings that apply changes and restrictions on its implementation. Many argue that the statutes are rooted in unconstitutional and morally wrong foundations (Ehrlich, 1975). Despite the opposition, the Supreme Court as of 2017 continues to uphold that the death penalty does not violate the constitution and it is used in 31 states. Within research, the topic of capital punishment has remained prevalent since the 1970s and 80s. The current research focuses on the need to find and understand the implications that the disparities the imposition of the death penalty continues to be faulted
The topic of capital punishment is highly controversial and is also characterized by multiple court rulings that apply changes and restrictions on its implementation. Many argue that the statutes are rooted in unconstitutional and morally wrong foundations (Ehrlich, 1975). Despite the opposition, the Supreme Court as of 2017 continues to uphold that the death penalty does not violate the constitution and it is used in 31 states. Within research, the topic of capital punishment has remained prevalent since the 1970s and 80s. The current research focuses on the need to find and understand the implications that the disparities the imposition of the death penalty continues to be faulted