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| − | The '''firing squad''' is a type of [[death penalty]] that is particularly used by armies and remains an option in some states in the [[United States]], such as [[Utah]].<ref>Utah passed a law passed on March 15, 2004 that banned the use of the firing squad for future convicted defendants, | + | The '''firing squad''' is a type of [[death penalty]] that is particularly used by armies and remains an option in some states in the [[United States]], such as [[Utah]].<ref>Utah passed a law passed on March 15, 2004 that banned the use of the firing squad for future convicted defendants, and mandating [[lethal injection]] for future executions. However, it was not made retroactive to persons on death row. In other words, criminals who were placed on death row prior to this date still face death by firing squad.</ref> |
The '''firing squad''', as its name suggests, consists of a row of soldiers or officers who shoot simultaneously at a victim tied to a post. In some implementations only one of the rifles has actual ammunition and other rifles are loaded with blanks, so that the participants do not know which man actually killed the victim. | The '''firing squad''', as its name suggests, consists of a row of soldiers or officers who shoot simultaneously at a victim tied to a post. In some implementations only one of the rifles has actual ammunition and other rifles are loaded with blanks, so that the participants do not know which man actually killed the victim. | ||
Revision as of 02:18, December 27, 2007
The firing squad is a type of death penalty that is particularly used by armies and remains an option in some states in the United States, such as Utah.[1]
The firing squad, as its name suggests, consists of a row of soldiers or officers who shoot simultaneously at a victim tied to a post. In some implementations only one of the rifles has actual ammunition and other rifles are loaded with blanks, so that the participants do not know which man actually killed the victim.
It is customary in most cases to blindfold the person being shot, out of a common sense of decency.
References
- ↑ Utah passed a law passed on March 15, 2004 that banned the use of the firing squad for future convicted defendants, and mandating lethal injection for future executions. However, it was not made retroactive to persons on death row. In other words, criminals who were placed on death row prior to this date still face death by firing squad.
