After a two-year pause, Arizona is set to resume executions following a review of the state’s death penalty procedures. The decision comes after a federal judge lifted a stay on executions that was put in place in 2014. The review was prompted by the botched execution of Joseph Wood in 2014, where he gasped and snorted for nearly two hours before dying.
The state has made changes to its execution protocols, including the use of a new drug protocol that has been approved by the court. This new protocol will involve a three-drug combination, including the sedative midazolam, which has been used in other states with controversial results.
Arizona has faced criticism in the past for its execution practices, with opponents arguing that the death penalty is cruel and inhumane. However, supporters of the death penalty argue that it is necessary for justice to be served. The resumption of executions in Arizona is sure to reignite the debate over the death penalty in the state.
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