Phillips, Fred, 1918-

The death penalty and human rights / Sir Fred Phillips. - Kingston : The Caribbean Law, 2009. - xviii, 107 p.

The impact of international law on the death penalty -- A period of transition and consolidation -- Protection of the right to life and against cruel and inhuman treatment -- Mercy committees and clemency -- Interaction between international human rights bodies and advisory committees -- Pre-trial delays -- Post-conviction delays with special reference to Pratt and Morgan -- Prison conditions and the death penalty -- Mandatory death sentences -- Conclusion.

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Capital punishment--Caribbean, English-speaking.
Human rights--Caribbean, English-speaking.

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