Dr. Guillotin's Law

Dr. Guillotin’s Law, named after Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, relates to the idea that in public executions, the method used to carry out the process influences public perception and the severity of punishment. Specifically, the law suggests that more humane and swift methods, like the guillotine, can reduce the brutality of executions and may even serve to make the punishment seem less severe overall. Essentially, it highlights how changes in execution techniques can impact societal attitudes toward justice and the administration of capital punishment.