"The death penalty is neither useful nor necessary," Moavero told the international conference 'For a World Without the Death Penalty' taking place at the Italian lower house of parliament.
"Italy was one of the first countries to abolish capital punishment and has a clear position: we oppose the death penalty and want it removed from nations' statute books," he said.
"We favour a moratorium on its application wherever it exists."
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