Summary

This legal analysis by Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan examines the potential consequences of reinstating the death penalty in the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighting that any move to reintroduce capital punishment would violate Kyrgyzstan’s international obligations and the nation's Constitution. Drawing on global experiences, the report shows that capital punishment fails to prevent crime, increases human rights abuses, and undermines trust in the justice system. It examines systemic risks in Kyrgyzstan’s judicial system and calls for humane criminal justice reforms. Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan offers concrete recommendations to strengthen protections against torture, violence, and wrongful punishment.

Source: Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan (Document Source)

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