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Possible death penalty repeal in Illinois now in hand of Governor Pat Quinn

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed in this Chicago Tribune report, Illinois might soon add to the number of states that have legislatively repealed the death penalty in recent years.  Here are the basics: A historic measure to abolish the death penalty in Illinois passed the state Senate today after nearly two hours of impassioned debate. The ban on executions goes to Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, who must sign the legislation for it to become law.  During last fall's campaign, Quinn said he supports "capital punishment when applied carefully and fairly," but also backs the 10-year-old moratorium on executions. The Senate voted 32-25 to approve the ban, with two members voting present. The measure passed the House last week....  Sponsoring Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, urged his colleagues to ?join the civilized world? and end the death penalty in Illinois...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on January 11, 2011 (boomark / email).