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IELTS Essay: Some people believe that capital punishment should never be used. Others, how...

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Some people believe that capital punishment should never be used. Others, however, argue that it should be allowed for the most serious crimes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#capital punishment#ethics#human rights#justice system#moral absolutes

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents both views and declares a stance without deep engagement with counterarguments, while Band 9 rigorously challenges assumptions on both sides (e.g., deterrence claims, moral consistency) and synthesizes evidence from multiple jurisdictions.

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Key concepts in this essay

Ethical frameworks (retributive justice, human rights, sanctity of life)
Deterrence evidence and effectiveness of capital punishment
Risk of irreversible judicial error
International human rights perspectives and abolition trends

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Stating personal moral positions without engaging substantively with the opposing view's logic
Avoiding discussion of practical concerns (miscarriages of justice, international norms, execution methods)
Using emotional language instead of reasoned arguments for a deeply controversial topic

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