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dated April 21, 1956: Death penalty in Ceylon

The Ceylon Government has decided to suspend capital punishment for a period of three years as an experimental measure. After the three-year period, the position will be reviewed with a view to abolishing capital punishment altogether. Nineteen prisoners, awaiting execution of their death sentence in the island's jails, will stand to benefit immediately by the decision.

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