Tennessee's Department of Correction (TDOC) has refused to release its updated execution manual to the public, citing confidentiality laws. This decision comes after the state implemented a revised lethal injection protocol using a single dose of pentobarbital, replacing a previous three-drug combination.
Tennessee 's Department of Correction (TDOC) confirmed its updated execution manual will not be released to the public, citing confidentiality laws.The state recently announced a revised lethal injection protocol that replaces a three-drug combination with a single dose of pentobarbital following years of controversy.Newsweek reached out to the TDOC for comment.
Why It MattersExecutions in the United States have reached historic lows in recent years, but the few states still implementing the death penalty have ramped up efforts to shield the process from public scrutiny, particularly regarding the sourcing of lethal injection drugs.Tennessee's execution practices have been on hold since May 2022, when officials admitted they had failed to comply with testing and purity standards for execution drugs.An independent review later revealed that none of the drugs used since 2018 were fully tested as required, undermining public trust. The TDOC is now asserting that the revised document is not a public record due to provisions protecting the identities of executioners and others involved.What To KnowThis decision marks a departure from past practices. In 2018, Tennessee provided a redacted version of its execution protocol to journalists. A reversal could hinder accountability in a process already under scrutiny for failure to adhere to previous protocols.Two years ago, the state's top attorney and inspector general, Debbie Inglis and Kelly Young, were fired following an independent review that found the state had not complied with its lethal injection process.Tennessee's previous three-drug protocol required the use of midazolam, a sedative criticized for its association with botched executions in other states. The revised method involves a single dose of pentobarbital, a barbiturate used for seizures but controversial for causing pulmonary edema, described by some as akin to drownin
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