Brussels, 20/04/2006 (Agence Europe) - MEP Emma Nicholson (ALDE, UK) is appalled to learn that, according to figures released by Amnesty International, it is estimated that 20,000 people are being held on death row worldwide. The European Parliament recently reaffirmed its opposition to the death penalty and “it is time the EU exerts whatever influence it has on its democratic allies who continue to execute their own citizens,” says Ms Nicholson. She concludes, “Opposition to the death...