We attach the death penalty report for this month thanks to Lesley for her work on this.  The news about Reggie Clemons is most welcome after years of campaigning, with the decision to ‘vacate’ the previous judgement.  It shows that persistent campaigning does work.  The decision by Mongolia to end the death penalty is welcome especially when you consider the barbaric activities of their neighbour.

On the dark side, Saudi continues to execute with a promise to put 50 people to death.