Alabama Legal Team Says State Falls Short of Ensuring Death Penalty Fairness, Urges Moratorium

CHICAGO, June 11, 2006 — A team of experts from Alabama’s legal community today said the state falls short of assuring fairness and accuracy in the administration of death penalty cases. Based on its review of Alabama’s capital punishment system, a majority of the team called for a temporary moratorium on executions until Alabama can assure the capital system’s fairness and accuracy.

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