NCJ Number
41386
Journal
Hastings Center Report Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 5-7
Date Published
1977
Length
3 pages
Annotation
REVIEW OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE EXECUTION OF GARY MARK GILMORE BY THE STATE OF UTAH ON JANUARY 17, 1977, PARTICULARLY AS THEY AFFECT OTHERS WHO HAVE BEEN SENTENCED TO DIE.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR EXAMINES GILMORE'S CONTENTION OF A RIGHT TO DIE AND UTAH'S DUTY TO EXECUTE HIM, EXPRESSING HIS OWN OPINIONS AND DISCUSSING SOME EXPRESSED IN PRINT MEDIA DURING THE PERIOD BEFORE THE EXECUTION. THE NEED TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT AND LIFE IMPRISONMENT IS STRESSED....EB