Sentences with phrase «effect general deterrence»
My opposition to the measure has not been grounded in inherent moral disapproval but is instead rooted in a combination of two factors: a utilitarian concern over wrongful convictions, and a practical objection to the use of a measure that has shown no ability to effect general deterrence.
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Countless comparative studies have been done demonstrating that capital punishment has no discernible effect on general deterrence in conventional criminal cases.