Abolition of the death penalty: exhibition at the Palais de Justice Le Havre!

Abolition of the death penalty: exhibition at the Palais de Justice Le Havre!

A remarkable exhibition will take place in Le Havre from September 1st to October 2nd, 2025, dealing with one of the most burning issues of our time: the abolition of the death penalty. Under the title "Abolir la peine de mort: un combat d'hier et d'aujourd'hui" in the Palais de Justice in the Tribunal Judiciaire, an in-depth look at the history and current situation of the death penalty is taken. Entry to this important event is free and open to all interested parties.

The exhibition is organized by the initiative LE HAVRE Contre la peine de mort organized in partnership with the Ligue des Droits de l’Homme, Havre section. The exhibition is open from Monday to Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Many event participants are particularly students from the 3rd grade onwards.

Insight into the death penalty worldwide

A central aim of the event is to provide arguments for the abolitionist struggle and thus create awareness of human rights concerns. Amnesty International campaigns tirelessly for the universal abolition of the death penalty. The organization sees this as an absolute negation of human dignity and provides comprehensive information about the current situation worldwide. According to Amnesty, at least 690 people were executed in around 20 countries in 2018, with the death penalty being imposed for offenses such as murder or espionage.

The exhibition also includes significant historical perspectives, from antiquity, where crucifixion was a lived practice, to developments in the Middle Ages, where heresy and murder were often punished with death. The powerful information illuminates how the death penalty has remained controversial throughout the centuries. This is also reflected in the historical review in Learning history can be found.

A look ahead

The exhibition not only aims to provide information, but also to stimulate thought. It explains how Amnesty International not only fights for people who have to fear for their existence, but also actively works with states that want to enshrine the abolition of the death penalty in their laws. Public awareness campaigns are part of this commitment to raise society's awareness of this global problem.

The last chapter of the death penalty in Germany was written in 1949, but it continues to be practiced in many parts of the world. The fascination with the death penalty remains a complex topic and invites discussion. The Le Havre event could provide a platform to discuss these aspects in more depth and gain new perspectives. Anyone interested in this important topic should take the opportunity to visit the Palais de Justice.