«We need to change the Constitution»: Kabanov comments on the return… (смертный · казнь · конституция)
«We need to change the Constitution»: Kabanov comments on the return of the death penalty. Discussing the return of the death penalty is meaningless without changing the Constitution.
Consensus
- The death penalty is being discussed for potential reintroduction in Russia.
- Constitutional changes are required to implement the death penalty.
- Public opinion is divided on the issue, with about half of Russians supporting its return.
- The current moratorium on the death penalty remains in place.
- The debate has been ongoing for some time and is expected to continue.
Points of divergence
- Kabakov believes the death penalty should be introduced for state treason and crimes against minors, but not yet due to high risk of wrongful convictions. — vm
- Kabakov supports the death penalty for corrupt officials and traitors, and believes a referendum on constitutional changes is necessary. — vesti
- Kliashas criticized Mironov's request to consider lifting the moratorium, calling it a disregard for the Constitutional Court's decisions. — m24
- Mironov argues that the moratorium is outdated due to changed international obligations and national security concerns. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- We Need to Change the Constitution: Kabanov Comments on the Return of the Death Penalty — Вечерняя Москва
- SPC points to the need for a referendum to reintroduce the death penalty — Вести
- Klishas Criticizes Mironov's Proposal to Abolish the Death Penalty Moratorium — Москва 24