Singapore's Strict Drug Laws Lead to Multiple Executions for Cannabis Trafficking

Death row inmates in Singapore are kept in strict isolation in small cells furnished only with a toilet, a mat, and a bucket until their execution. They are allowed some privileges, including watching TV, listening to the radio, and extra visits from immediate family members and legal representatives. Inmates are also provided a photoshoot before their execution, and family members are allowed to buy clothes for the prisoner to wear. Advocates argue that Singapore's commitment to capital punishment is unwavering, despite criticism from local and international rights advocates who accuse the country of executing mostly ethnic minorities, foreigners, and people from disadvantaged backgrounds.