Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation

Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson turns down TV debate on death penalty

Virgin billionaire Sir Richard Branson has turned down an invitation from the Singapore government to debate the death penalty live on TV.

Richard Branson says he won't take part in Singapore televised death penalty debate

British entrepreneur Richard Branson has declined an invitation from the Singaporean government to take part in a live television debate on the death penalty.

Richard Branson says he won't take part in Singapore televised death penalty debate

By Christian Edwards, CNNBritish entrepreneur Richard Branson has declined an invitation from the Singaporean government to take part in a live television debate on the death penalty.Branson — a long-time campaigner against capital punishment — had criticized Singapore’s decision in April this year to execute 33-year-old Nagaenthran Dharmalingam for drug trafficking.In a blog post at the time, Branson called the news “heart-breaking,” and spoke …

Richard Branson says he won't take part in Singapore televised death penalty debate

British entrepreneur Richard Branson has declined an invitation from the Singaporean government to take part in a live television debate on the death penalty.

Billionaire tycoon Branson says no thanks to offer to debate the death penalty on TV

The Virgin Group founder has previously been critical of Singapore's harsh laws around drug smuggling. Read More

Richard Branson declines invitation from Singapore to debate death penalty

The entrepreneur is a long campaigner against capital punishment and was invited for a debate which would also cover the nation's approach to drugs.