Georgia Cannot Ensure Fairness, Accuracy in Death Penalty Cases, Says State Legal Team in ABA Project

CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2006 — A team of experts from Georgia’s legal community concludes that Georgia cannot ensure fairness and accuracy in every capital case. A majority of the state team therefore recommends that Georgia impose a moratorium on both executions and death penalty prosecutions until it can do so.

Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Report
Executive Summary of the Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Report
Full Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Report
Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Team Biographies
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Resources
Fact Sheet: Problems with Georgia’s Death Penalty System and Recommendations for Reform
Compliance Charts: Georgia’s Compliance with ABA Recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Guide