On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:44:56 -0000
"Recliner" wrote:
Why do you think people sit on death row for so long? In case any
evidence comes to light that clears them. But IMO it should be
reserved for convictions where there is no doubt at all, not just
beyond reasonable doubt.

That's one way to ensure that no-one ever, ever confesses to killing
someone. Every case would have to be a hard fought battle, and there
would still probably be some scintilla of doubt.

Who cares? How many murderers and rapists are convicted only because they
pleaded guilty? Did Huntley plead guilty? Did Fred West? Harold Shipman?

B2003