The document discusses facts about the death penalty in Asia. It notes that 16 of the 23 countries that carried out executions in 2013 are located in Asia, where 80% of global executions take place. While 25 Asian countries retain the death penalty, 31 have abolished or restricted its use. A public opinion survey in Taiwan found initial support for the death penalty was around 85-88% but dropped to 82% when the question was asked later, indicating issues may not be clear cut. The document concludes the death penalty is not a common value across Asia and calls for education on alternatives like life imprisonment.

1. Death Penalty
is NOT
a Common Value of Asia
LIN Hsinyi
Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty, TAEDP

2. Some facts of the DP in Asia
I
In 2013, a total of 23 countries
worldwide reported executions.
16 of these countries are located in
Asia
80% of executions are in Asia

3. Some facts of the DP in Asia
II
Mandatory death penalty
Mental Illness
Drug trafficking
Unfair Trials
Killing innocent people

4. Some facts of the DP in Asia
III
Abolitionist: 15 countries
Abolitionist for ordinary crime only:
3 countries
Abolitionist de facto: 13 countries
Total: 31
Retentionist: 25 countries

5. Most people want the DP?
Public Opinion Survey in Taiwan
2013~2014
Face-to-face interviews with a
representative sample of Taiwanese
citizens over 20 years of age. Over
2,000 respondents.
104 items contained in questionnaire.

6. ‘Do you support the
abolishment of the death
penalty?’
85% say NO
10% say YES

7. ‘Do you support the
abolishment of the DP?’
The 13th
question
88% say NO
8% say YES
The 100th question
82% say NO
12% say YES
6% difference

8. Do you support life imprisonment
without parole as a substitute for
death penalty?
In favor, 40%
Against, 35%

9. If the death penalty is
abolished and replaced
by life imprisonment
without parole, the
convicted should work
to earn money that is
devoted to
compensating the
victims or their families.
Do you support such a
measure?
For, 71%
Against, 19%
If the death penalty is
abolished and replaced
with life imprisonment
that includes possibility
of parole after 25 years
for convicts with good
performance and low
chance of recidivism,
do you support such a
measure?
For, 41%
Against, 38%

10. Conclusion
DP is NOT a common value
Education: More facts of the DP
Alternatives

11. Conclusion
Majority of Asian countries has
already accepted the International
Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights, ICCPR
Moratorium
Second Optional Protocol to the
ICCPR

12. Join ADPAN