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01 July 1992

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The death penalty is still applicable in the UK for the following offences: 1) treason; 2) piracy with violence; 3) "offences under the Armed Forces Act 1971 such as surrendering or abandoning a place or thing to the enemy and various offences with intent to assist the enemy".

Commons Hansard 18.5.92.

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