Amicus/Oxford Uni

We promote the legal charity Amicus, who provide legal representation for people on Death Row in the USA. Follow for Oxford events and death penalty news.

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

REMINDER: applications to be our student representative in Oxford for 2018-19 are live until 15th June! https://t.co/SLlv24Yu9E

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

Some reflections on the death penalty on the BBC - worth a read. Shocking that death by the electric chair, gas chamber, firing squad, and hanging are still legal in some states. https://t.co/h4flBVCPN2

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

We're recruiting new student reps for Oxford soon! Fill out the application form here if you'll be in Oxford and keen to support next year: https://t.co/8VG7OmkLs5

[Innocence Project @innocence]

The majority of women exonerees were convicted of crimes that NEVER even occurred. Read their stories here: https://t.co/NJa3fPZWPl #InternationalWomensDay (@exonerationlist)

[Conservatives Concerned @CCATDP]

The #deathpenalty incurs all kinds of hidden costs. Colorado Springs had to remodel an entire courtroom to hold an enlarged jury pool needed for the case. https://t.co/7MMaZOknvz

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

NEW! The #DeathPenalty for #DrugOffences: Global Overview
Executions for drug offences have been declining, but b/n 2015-2017 an extreme fringe continued to pursue the death penalty in drug cases -China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Singapore https://t.co/l6G3RXY90V @gensander

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

Final reminder of our exciting speaker event, tomorrow 6:30pm at the Oxford Hub - come on down! https://t.co/YP2hxtMnxE

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

Reminder to book yourself in for Amicus Spring Training!! 23rd-25th Feb, 24th-25th March - https://t.co/JfzPQC8jXE #Amicus #training #signup!

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

RT @Amicus_ALJ: In #AL #SCOTUS rules executing #VernonMadison, who has #dementia, would be unconstitutional. Find out more about what is considered “cruel and unusual” #MentalHealth in #DeathPenalty cases at #AmicusTraining next month https://t.co/DIq9yRaofh

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

RT @CCATDP: Republicans reconsidering the death penalty https://t.co/ZGftXXdYBH

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

Sorry we accidentally put the wrong link - * https://t.co/KSowGs5xL5

[Amicus @Amicus_ALJ]

In #AL #SCOTUS rules executing #VernonMadison, who has #dementia, would be unconstitutional. Find out more about what is considered “cruel and unusual” #MentalHealth in #DeathPenalty cases at #AmicusTraining next month (see https://t.co/j2BInpxAwU) https://t.co/2Xh25CzdlA

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

*First event of Hilary Term! Ex-Intern Francesca Marks will be giving a talk about her experience working with Amicus. **19th February, 18:30-20:00, @OxfordHub**. Book now! Capacity approx 25; tickets free @ https://t.co/F57wJ8Bqfm #Amicus #internships #law #criminology

[Amicus @Amicus_ALJ]

Come along to #AmicusTraining to find out more about our amazing US internships! Book now! https://t.co/oXN4b8OXV1

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

We will be at the Refreshers' Volunteering Fair at the Oxford Hub tomorrow, Sunday, from 3-5pm - come along if you want to find out about what Amicus does and how you could get involved! #Amicus #volunteering #getinvolved

[Amicus @Amicus_ALJ]

'Pledging No Death Penalty, Larry Krasner Sworn In As Philadelphia's District Attorney' https://t.co/Iyz8RekVUV

[Reprieve @Reprieve]

Many countries ramp up executions over the holiday season, when they think the world won't notice. Watch Reprieve's Harriet McCulloch explain why this is the most dangerous time of the year, and donate to help ensure we are ready to fight back: https://t.co/68tB7n3usU

[Death Penalty Information Center @DPInfoCtr]

We have released the #DPIC2017YearEndReport. Second Fewest Death Sentences and Executions in 25 Years in the U.S. and Public Support for Death Penalty Drops to 45-Year Low as Four More Death-Row Prisoners Exonerated in 2017. Read it here: https://t.co/AO04GfRwwS

[DeathPenaltyProject @DeathPenaltyP]

Historic decision as mandatory #deathpenalty finally abolished in #Kenya. We're forever grateful to the committed lawyers who have worked on challenges over the years, incl. Joe Middleton & @Keir_Starmer @DoughtyStIntl as well as fantastic local legal team https://t.co/p6LLo2lCUN

[Amicus/Oxford Uni @Amicus_OU]

Just remember: 1 exonerated for every 10 executed.... #enddeathpenalty https://t.co/vjSKMgh4zM

[Natl. Registry of Exonerations @exonerationlist]

2,133rd and 2,134th Exons: On Friday, Nevest Coleman and Darryl Fulton were exonerated of murder and rape in Chicago by DNA tests. They are the 4th and 5th men in a month who were exonerated after falsely confessing to Chicago detectives. https://t.co/RxFqbyJAkk