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of its members, in order to excite fear and horror
in the rest; it is probably very doubtful, whether
the greater or less amount of crime depends
exclusively on a greater or less application of the
warning theory. Experience seems, on the contrary,
to prove, that crime is more effectually prevented
by a more general enlightenment, a steady and
liberal organisation of society, and easier means of
gaining a livelihood. These expedients ought,
consequently, in the first place, to be applied both from
a feeling of humanity and policy. What value
the following statement may be allowed to possess,
as a proof, may also, perhaps, be cited against such
as defend the utility of laws severe as those of
Draco.
Spain one execution yearly in 122,000 Inhabitants.
Sweden one — — 172,000 —
Norway from 1832 to 1834 inclusive, one execution yearly in 720,000 —
— from 1835 to 1837 none.
Ireland one execution yearly in 200,000 —
England one — — 250,000 —
France one — — 447,000 —
Baden one — — 400,000 —
— during the year 1834 only one in ... 1,230,000 —
Austria in Germany one execution yearly in ... 840,000 —
Würtemberg one — — 750,000 —
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