| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | A/415/13 (08.08.13) |
| Publication Date | 08/08/2013 |
| Content Type | News |
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In her statement on 8 August 2013, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton expressed deep regret at the execution of John Ferguson in the US State of Florida. She emphasized that the EU opposes the use of capital punishment in all cases and under all circumstances and she called for a global moratorium as a first step towards its universal abolition. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/138523.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Values and Beliefs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, United States |
