Should the death penalty be banned in Japan?

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but in my view, the death penalty should be banned in Japan as soon as possible. I hold this view for mainly three reasons.

First, many people today believe that the death penalty is an archaic and cruel form of punishment. That is why the UN has repeatedly passed resolutions calling for its abolition. In recent years, more and more countries have abolished the death penalty, which is a positive outcome.

Next, the death sentence may be erroneous in some cases. There have been numerous cases in Japan where people have been wrongly convicted of serious crimes. That is why the current judicial system allows for retrials. However, the death penalty can make them almost meaningless.

In addition, some might argue that the death penalty helps reduce serious crimes, but statistics have shown that there is no significant difference in the murder rate before and after its abolition. Proponents have been searching for evidence to support their argument in vain though.

In conclusion, I am convinced that we should make efforts to ban the death penalty in the country based on the reasons mentioned above. (202 words)