Today CPJP joins activists around the world to mark World Day Against the Death Penalty under the theme 'The death penalty protects no one'.

CPJP is horrified that Missouri executed Marcellus Williams this week, despite grave concerns that he was wrongfully convicted.

Photo credit: Marcellus Williams’ legal team

Following news that Dr Yang Hengjun’s suspended death sentence has been upheld, we call for immediate action from the Australian Government to make all efforts to bring Dr Yang home.

Today’s announcement of a suspended death sentence for Dr Yang Hengjun is another cruel move in a case marred by secrecy and an apparent lack of procedural fairness.

In solidarity with human rights defenders worldwide, Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP) calls for an immediate halt to impending executions against protestors in Iran.

We mourn the death of Nagaenthran, and send wishes of strength to Nagaen’s family, and the lawyers and activists who fought for Nagaen.

Bangladesh should immediately cease harassment and reprisals against victims of human rights violations, human rights defenders, and their families.

CPJP has joined civil society organisations calling on the Indonesian authorities to put an end to any attempts to thwart freedom of speech and expression against Haris Azhar.

The Malaysian Government announced its decision to abolish the mandatory death penalty on 10 June 2022.