Home / WorldWorldThe GuardianWorldThe Guardian·Sep 16, 2026·1 min readFrance gives guillotine the chop – archive, 1981Deputies vote to end capital punishment despite opinion polls showing that two-thirds of French people favour the death penalty From Paul Webster in Paris 27 August 1981 Continue reading...View original source — The Guardian ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesPoliticsThe Portugal NewsPoliticsSep 12, 2026 · 1 minReform could end capital punishmentThe Portugal NewsWorldAllAfricaWorldSep 16, 2026 · 1 minAlgeria: Threats to Resume Executions After 30 Years Severe Blow to Human RightsAllAfricaWorldAl JazeeraWorldJun 16, 2026 · 1 minOhio Governor Mike DeWine opposes death penalty, reversing past supportAl JazeeraPoliticsSouth China Morning PostPoliticsSep 11, 2026 · 1 minUK lawmakers reject bill to legalise assisted dying in England and WalesSouth China Morning Post
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