10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLEMENCIES»
Discover the use of
clemencies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
clemencies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Citadel of God: A Novel about Saint Benedict
especially since the little 'Nika' incident, which very nearly cost both Clemencies
their throne. No need to bore you with an account of that rebellion, you must have
heard all about it by now in Rome; even earlier I mentioned it in my fifth report, ...
2
Commentary on the Daily Prayers: Flavius Mithridates' Latin ...
clemencies”852 [326v] Likewise in that prayer, because he mentioned853 the
world, he also mentioned the property of clemencies by which the world was
created. [11.2] THE GOOD FORMED THE CHABOD, i.e. THE GLORY, OF HIS
GREAT ...
Menaḥem ben Binyamin Reḳanati, Giacomo Corazzol
3
Battleground: Criminal Justice
At the turn of the millennium, two unprecedented mass clemencies responded in
part to the growing grassroots abolition movements to end women's abuse and
capital punishment. In December 1990 and January 1991, Governor Richard ...
"When we returned, that house was battered." "I'm grateful for this," Dagmar
Celeste says today of the clemencies. "Because to be honest, I didn't think it was
going to happen. I knew that it should be done, but I didn't know if it could be
done.
5
Confronting Capital Punishment in Asia: Human Rights, ...
It is not a promising candidate— Singapore is known to be extremely stingy with
clemencies. Although there do not appear to be any official figures, observers
have noted only seven grants of pardon since Singapore's independence in
1965, ...
Roger Hood, Surya Deva, 2013
6
Islands of Resistance: Puerto Rico, Vieques, and U.S. Policy
Only one article linked the clemency offers to Puerto Rico's political status: "Still
roiled by opposition to the presidential clemencies recently granted to Puerto
Rican militants, New York politicians of Puerto Rican heritage have asked the
Senate ...
7
Mercy on Trial: What It Means to Stop an Execution
Although this number is substantially lower than the number of clemencies
issued by President Carter during his single four-year term (534), it is about the
same as the number issued over two terms by President Reagan.1 And in the
states, ...
8
Capital Punishment: A Reference Handbook
During the 1980s, only twenty-three clemencies were granted in the United
States, an average of less than two and a half per year. That compares to a total
of 2,724 death sentences handed down during that time, or just under 275 per
year.
Michael Kronenwetter, 2001
9
The Death Penalty in America: Current Controversies
However, clemencies in death penalty cases are extremely rare. Since the death
penalty was re-instated in 1976, 4,800 death sentences have been imposed but
less than three dozen clemencies have been granted on defendants' ...
10
Congressional Record, V. 153, PT. 6, March 26, 2007 to April ...
By the time the Secretary of State confirmed that Humphreys was among the 52
prisoners receiving clemencies, Humphreys had already left the prison a free
man. News of the 52 late night clemencies hit like a bombshell on January 16,
1979.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLEMENCIES»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
clemencies is used in the context of the following news items.
Death Penalty Fast Facts
279 clemencies have been granted in the United States since 1976. For federal death row inmates, the president alone has the power to grant a pardon. «NBC2 News, Jul 15»
Observers Warn of Renewed Backlash Following Death Row …
“Joko must look thoroughly through clemencies proposed to him because every clemency has different case and background. “He cannot just ... «Jakarta Globe, Jun 15»
Just How Cruel is Bobby Jindal?
The clemencies granted were the result of recent improvements in the commutation process by the Justice Department which included a fast ... «CounterPunch, Jun 15»
Author to speak on 'Coup' of governor
... and there were suspicions that the Blanton administration was selling clemencies. The leaders of the state Senate and House — Democrats ... «The Tennessean, Jun 15»
Web extra: The Death Penalty across the United States
279 clemencies have been granted in the United States since 1976. For federal death row inmates, the president alone has the power to grant ... «WTNH, May 15»
Indonesia: Free All Political Prisoners
Clemencies require a request for clemency from the prisoner and an admission of guilt. Indonesian law obligates the president to consult the ... «Human Rights Watch, May 15»
Mike Huckabee, the anti-libertarian
He also has a record of supporting prison sentencing reform and granted more than 1,000 clemencies while governor. These are all pet issues ... «Washington Examiner, May 15»
3 reasons why Huckabee 2016 will be a bust
Over the course of his 10 and a half years as governor, Huckabee granted a staggering 1,033 clemencies, according to the Associated Press. «Washington Examiner, May 15»
READ IN: Mayday! Edition
President Obama has pursued a cautious path on clemencies and pardons modeled on George W. Bush's approach, according to a 2010 ... «Washington Post, May 15»
Bali Nine Australians' death row appeal fails
Chan and Sukumaran's challenge to Mr Widodo's decision to ban all clemencies was unprecedented both in its audacity and in its legal scope. «BBC News, Apr 15»
