Louisiana is set to resume executions after a 13-year hiatus, adopting a policy modeled after Alabama's controversial nitrogen gas method. Governor Jeff Landry announced the new policy, aiming to fulfill promises made to crime victims. The executions will involve using nitrogen hypoxia, which replaces oxygen with nitrogen through a mask. Inmates can have spiritual advisers present and will be medically monitored during the execution. This change comes amidst ongoing debates about the morality and efficacy of execution methods, particularly the adoption of nitrogen gas following Alabama's use last year, which faces scrutiny over its humane aspects.
Louisiana corrections officials have approved a policy to restart executions using nitrogen gas, modeled after Alabama's controversial method.
The state last executed an inmate in 2010 and aims to carry out justice for crime victims with this new policy.
The execution will involve placing a mask on the inmate to replace oxygen with nitrogen gas while allowing access to spiritual advisers.
Governor Jeff Landry stated that 'we will carry out these sentences and justice will be dispensed,' reflecting promises to crime victims.
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