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Capital punishment is a volatile issue and one, which requires careful analysis. Popularity towards the death penalty by the majority of Australian people does not necessarily mean that the government of the time should automatically reintroduce this form of sentencing. Many people, both opponents and proponents, fail to understand the many issues involved and therefore have ill informed opinions. The consequences of capital punishment are both detailed and complex. Careful consideration to issues including the …

…of human judgement shall have been proved to me, I shall demand the abolition of the death penalty". Although the people of Australia have a right to reinstate the death penalty, it is of extreme importance that its reintroduction isn't the result of misinformed decisions during a politically and socially sensitive period. The public need to be informed of all matters pertaining to capital punishment so an informed decision can be made without undue consequences.