A Comparative Analysis: Capital Punishment in Greece and USA

This thesis presents a comparative analysis of capital punishment practices in Greece and the United States. The objective of this study is to compare the legal frameworks, historical developments, cultural perceptions, and actual implementation of the capital punishment in the two countries in question. The present work seeks to illuminate the divergent perspectives on the death penalty in Greece and the USA through a mixed-methods approach that incorporates legal analysis, historical research, and quantitative data analysis. It addresses significant judicial rulings, legislative changes, and public discussions that have impacted the death sentence regimes as they stand today. In addition, this thesis delves into popular perceptions of the death penalty in both nations using survey and polling data. It investigates the causes of the divergent degrees of support and opposition for the death sentence in Greece and the USA and examines into the factors that influence public opinion. This study additionally investigates at the manner in which the death penalty is really put into practice, including the sentencing procedure, the employment of various execution techniques, and the significance of procedural and legal safeguards. The findings of this thesis contribute to the understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding capital punishment, offering insights into the societal, cultural, and legal factors that shape its practice. The comparative research provides a solid basis for deliberations. The ultimate aim of this research is to further the global conversation on the morality, effectiveness, and ramifications of the death penalty in various legal systems.