Capital punishment and the death penalty • English Conversation Questions

Do you believe in capital punishment? Why or why not?
What are the main arguments for and against the death penalty?
What factors do you think should be considered when deciding whether or not to impose the death penalty in a particular case?
What is your opinion on the role of race and socio-economic status in the imposition of the death penalty?
Do you believe the death penalty is an effective deterrent to crime? Why or why not?
What is your stance on the use of lethal injection as a method of execution?
Do you think the death penalty should be abolished worldwide? Why or why not?
In your opinion, what are the ethical implications of capital punishment?
Do you think that the death penalty should be reserved for certain types of crimes, or should it be applied more broadly? Why?
What is your opinion on the possibility of executing an innocent person? How do you think the risk of this occurring can be minimized?
What is your stance on the use of the death penalty as a form of retribution or revenge?
Do you believe that the death penalty is applied equally and fairly across different demographic groups? Why or why not?
What is your opinion on the use of the death penalty in cases involving individuals with mental illnesses or intellectual disabilities?
Do you think the death penalty should be abolished in cases where the perpetrator is under the age of 18? Why or why not?
What is your stance on the use of the death penalty in cases involving terrorism?