Grave Intentions: Why Brits are obsessed with the death penalty

The death penalty is supported by a large number of Brits. Why are so many people obsessed with it? And how does politics change how we see the role of the law? Seth Thévoz is joined by Lizzie Seal, professor of criminology at the University of Sussex to explore the fascination with this ultimate punishment. 

• “Popular support for the death penalty goes up following well-publicised social disorder.”
• “In the mid 20th century, the death penalty represented public order.”
• “Labour governments were more likely to be sympathetic to abolition.”



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Written and presented by Seth Thévoz. Producers: Kasia Tomasiewicz. and Alex Rees. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.

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