South Carolina Death Penalty Execution Methods
South Carolina's high court ruled that death row inmates can be executed by firing squad, lethal injection, or the electric chair, potentially restarting executions after a decade. The decision allows inmates to choose their method of execution to make the death penalty less inhumane.
Key Points
- South Carolina can execute inmates via firing squad, lethal injection, or electric chair
- Some justices disagreed on the legality and cruelty of certain methods
- The decision aims to restart executions after a long hiatus
Pros
- Inmates can choose the method of execution they prefer
- May lead to a more humane approach to the death penalty
Cons
- Controversy over the cruelty of the execution methods
- Legal challenges and appeals may delay or prevent executions