One of the most striking contemporary developments affecting the death penalty is the decline in both the offenders' sentenced to death each year and the number of executions carried out.

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This decline is attributed to a variety of factors, including legal challenges, shifts in public opinion, the availability of life without parole as a sentencing option, and concerns about wrongful convictions and the fairness of the death penalty system.

One of the Most Striking Contemporary Developments Affecting the Death