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What is capital punishment?
Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is the legal process where a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime. It's a highly controversial topic globally, with many countries having abolished it. Volker Türk's statement that such punishment 'has no place in the modern world' reflects the growing international movement against its use.
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