What is a death warrant?

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A death warrant is a judicial order that authorizes the execution of a convicted criminal. It is usually signed by a judge or a similarly authorized official once all legal appeals and options for clemency have been exhausted. The warrant sets a specific date and time for the execution, which is usually carried out by lethal injection, electric chair, gas chamber, firing squad, or hanging.

Death warrants are used by governments around the world as a form of punishment for serious crimes such as murder, treason, or terrorism. However, many countries have abolished the death penalty or put a moratorium on its use due to ethical, moral, or religious concerns. There is also ongoing debate between abolitionists and supporters of capital punishment on its effectiveness in deterring crime and serving justice.