AUSTRALIA. INDEPENDENT MP BACKS DEATH PENALTY
independent MP Peter Lewis called for the death penalty in Australia for people who committed murder to cover up their crimes, who murdered to "achieve their political ends" or for people who killed police officers.
independent MP Peter Lewis called for the death penalty in Australia for people who committed murder to cover up their crimes, who murdered to "achieve their political ends" or for people who killed police officers.
Lewis, who announced he would contest the Upper House, said people who wanted the law changed to include the death penalty in the range of sentencing options available to judges should vote for him.
"No other politician or candidate has been willing to commit to introduce such legislation in this campaign," the former Speaker said.
Lewis, who announced he would contest the Upper House, said people who wanted the law changed to include the death penalty in the range of sentencing options available to judges should vote for him.
"No other politician or candidate has been willing to commit to introduce such legislation in this campaign," the former Speaker said.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: The Advertiser, 06/03/2006)