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Keir Starmer Sparks Controversy Over Proposal to Reinstate Death Penalty in the UK

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has ignited a nationwide debate after reportedly suggesting the UK should consider reinstating the death penalty for the most serious crimes. The proposal, which marks a dramatic shift from decades of British criminal justice policy, has drawn strong reactions from both supporters and critics.

During a press briefing in London, Starmer — a former Director of Public Prosecutions — said he believed that “certain crimes, particularly acts of terrorism and child murder, demand the ultimate form of justice.” He added that public confidence in the justice system had been “undermined by lenient sentencing and repeat offenders,” and that the government “must be brave enough to discuss every option, including capital punishment.”

If enacted, this would represent the first major move towards the death penalty since it was abolished in 1965, with the last execution in Britain taking place in 1964. The UK is currently a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights, which strictly prohibits the use of capital punishment — meaning any such change would likely face significant legal and political hurdles.

Human rights organisations and opposition MPs were quick to condemn Starmer’s comments. Amnesty International described the proposal as “a grave step backward,” warning that “no justice system is infallible and the risk of wrongful execution can never be eliminated.” The Liberal Democrats called it “an act of desperation to appeal to populism,” while several Labour backbenchers expressed concern that the proposal “undermines the party’s moral foundation.”

However, some members of the public and victims’ advocacy groups have voiced support, arguing that the return of capital punishment could deter violent crime and bring closure to families affected by horrific acts. “If someone takes a life in a cold-blooded manner, they should face the same fate,” said one campaigner for victims’ rights.

Political analysts believe Starmer’s remarks may be an attempt to court voters who have shifted towards law-and-order-focused parties in recent years. However, with widespread legal, ethical, and diplomatic implications, the proposal is expected to face immense opposition in Parliament and across Europe.

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Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley