24/06/2002 (Agence Europe) - The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Walter Schwimmer welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States by which any execution of a "mentally retarded" criminal is unconstitutional, says a press release. "This is a step forward for the abolitionist cause in the United States, taking a whole category of people away from the inhumane conditions of death row.", declared Schwimmer, stating that he would continue strive for the abolition of...