Friday, March 7, 2014
Alabama House approves execution drug secrecy bill
[JURIST] On Thursday the Alabama House of Representatives approved a bill [HB 379, text] that would require information related to suppliers of drugs used in lethal injections to be kept confidential, citing current difficulties obtaining the drugs. The bill is being pushed by the Alabama Department of Corrections [official website], and passed [AP report] the House by a vote of 77-19. Supporters of the bill say it is necessary to protect drug suppliers from subsequent lawsuits. Opponents believe that details...
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