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<p>We urge all states to introduce a moratorium on use of the death penalty. We urge
those which continue to impose the death penalty to respect EU and UN standards; to
reserve the death penalty for the most serious crimes, that is, for nothing less serious
than murder; to ensure that proper process is followed including opportunities for
appeal and clemency and not to execute those who committed crimes when under 18, pregnant
women or people with learning difficulties. The Government makes representations when
these standards are not respected and urges reform. We fund projects which aim to
increase compliance with these standards and actively support the abolitionist work
of the UN and the EU, including through adoption of moratoria.</p>
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