Switzerland Condemns Trump's Death Penalty Executive Order

Swiss delegation at UN Human Rights Council expresses deep concern over US plans to strengthen capital punishment, citing lack of deterrent effect.

Switzerland expressed deep concern over Trump's executive order on capital punishment
Trump's order aims to strengthen capital punishment at federal and state level
Switzerland maintains a strong anti-death penalty stance

Evidence of deterrent effect of death penalty vs long prison sentences

"The death penalty runs counter to human rights"
— Tim Enderlin

Swiss Diplomatic Response

Switzerland expressed deep concern over Trump's executive order on capital punishment
Trump's order aims to strengthen capital punishment at federal and state level
Switzerland maintains a strong anti-death penalty stance

Evidence of deterrent effect of death penalty vs long prison sentences

"The death penalty runs counter to human rights"
— Tim Enderlin