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The Lethal Injection

Quick Fire Science, from the Naked Scientists by Dr Chris Smith

Jun 18, 201400:02:30Science & Medicine

Capital punishment hasn't been used in the UK since 1964, however many countries, including the USA and China, still execute prisoners ever year. This week the USA has carried out its first lethal injections since the bo...

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