New Resources: New Book Focuses on Clemency in Capital Cases

A new book by Professor Austin Sarat (pictured) focuses on clemency’s role in the U.S. criminal justice system: “Mercy on Trial: What It Means to Stop an Execution.” According to U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, “This thoughtful book should be read by every citizen who cares about the issue, and by every governor and president entrusted with the power to punish or pardon.” In “Mercy on Trial,” Sarat reviews the complexities of clemency and examines issues such as rehabilitation. (Princeton University Press, 2005).

See Books on the Death Penalty. See also Clemency. Happy Holidays!