ON July 2, 1976, the USSupreme Courtlegalisedcapitalpunishmentafteramoratoriumof 10yearson executions.Sixmonthslater, executionsresumedinUtah,withthe death byfiring squad of Gary Gilmoreforthekillingofmotel manager Ben Bushnell.
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A theatre of death: behind the curtain
They are supposed to save lives. Yet some American doctors risk their careers by participating in executions. Why? By Atul Gawande, author and surgeon
