L J's marathon quiz

[granny grump]

Last one tonight I promise but the closing date is 1 September

Name 2 offences for which the Death Penalty is still in operation. I thought that the Death penalty had been abolished totally but the quesion setter is obviosly looking for 2 answers. I thought one might be treason but don't know the other.

[errigal]

Used to be for treason, but that is now abolished. Going back 30 years to my O-level British Constitution, I seem to remember that setting fire to HM Dockyards was also a capital offence, as well as an act of violence against the sovereign (or maybe any member of the Royal Family, or maybe actual assassination?). Maybe death sentence is still in operation fot these offences?

[kettledrum]

I think it's piracy and treason

[kettledrum]

Arson in the Royal Dockyards ceased to be a capital offence in 1971.

[granny grump]

Many thanks errigal and kettledrum - my husband ent for arson in HM dockyard but he has been retired from 'themob' for some years now

[granny grump]

Many thanks errigal and kettledrum - my husband ent for arson in HM dockyard but he has been retired from 'themob' for some years now

Ps hope that you saw my apology re NCH quiz kettledrum

[granny grump]

Whoops what happened there!

[earthakitten]

Hi GG ... I had a problem with this one. If you google death penalty in Britain it will explain about Britain signing up for the 13th Protocol which prohibits the death penalty under all circumstances. Only happened in the last couple of years if I remember. xx

[granny grump]

Thanks earthakitten - I found that site. I just assumed the quiz setter was a little out of date as they wanted 2 answers