Definitional resource explains the meaning and background of the concept of capital punishment and contributes related pro and con arguments.

Am. Bar Assoc. resolution from 1997 recommends a moratorium on the imposition of death sentences. Download the report, or link to a press clip.

Subtitled The Death Penalty as a Tool of Social Control, this article focuses on the racist use of capital punishment through US legal history.

Program was organized in 1997 as a clearinghouse of resources about issues, legislation and news circulating around the controversial issue.

Official committees submitted this report with recommendations about cost and representation quality in capital cases. Has a table of contents.

Am. Bar Assoc. publication presents a 1997 spotlight on the controversial issue, covering such issues as race, victims and purposes. Has forums.

Public Broadcasting Service feature presents debate and opinions from legal authorities regarding the ultimate, fatal form of penalty.

Law professor recounts and updates the topic of juveniles and capital punishment, focusing on legal context issues and adding statistical data.

1998 excerpt from a Duke Univ. law journal examines the Am. Bar Assoc. call to enjoin the Death Penalty, covering related Constitutional issues.

Cornell's stockpile of legal resources displays its collection of caselaw relating to the fatal penalty form. Includes cites and links.

Anti-death penalty attorneys share resources, suggestions, statistics and news relating to defense of capital cases. Members can access a forum.

Listen to RealAudio discussion between judges regarding the death penalty and the effect of personal bias on sentencing and decision-making.