Method of capital punishment in which the victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden beam and left to hang until eventual death
What does the Eighth Amendment say about punishment measures? What are the features of crucifixion as a method of punishment? Is #1 contradicted by #2?
Does crucifixion violate US eighth amendment?
The eighth amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Crucifixion was particularly barbaric as people do not die instantly and live for several days.
Crucifixion