historical background of the death penalty

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  • 1755 BCE

    Code of Hammurabi

    Code of Hammurabi
  • 1523 BCE

    Code of the Nesilim

    Code of the Nesilim
  • 501 BCE

    Draconian Code of Athens

    Draconian Code of Athens
  • 402 BCE

    Roman Law of the Twelve Tables

    Roman Law of the Twelve Tables
  • 1028

    William the Conqueror's reign

    William the Conqueror's reign
  • 1509

    Henry XVIII's reign

    Henry XVIII's reign

  • Trend of abolition (1976- the present day)