International Commission Against the Death Penalty

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) was founded in Madrid in October 2010, as a result of a Spanish initiative. ICDP is an independent body composed of 25 Commissioners of high standing who have experience in international law and human rights, and are committed to achieving the universal abolition of capital punishment. Their experience, background, geographical representation and personal involvement in abolishing the death penalty enables them to engage with senior officials from different countries.

The work of ICDP is varied: letters and statements about specific cases are issued urging states not to carry out executions and condemning executions carried out. ICDP organizes and attends meetings and events to promote the abolition of the death penalty.