New York (CNN) Virgin Group founder Richard Branson is calling for a permanent end to capital punishment around the globe, and he wants more business leaders to get on board. The 70-year-old British billionaire announced a new campaign to build support for abolishing the death penalty at a virtual South By Southwest event Thursday. This must include issues we find unacceptable, including the death penalty." Sir Richard Branson waits to address an audience during the launch of The B Team Australasia on October 11, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. An updated list of signees is set to be unveiled on World Day Against the Death Penalty on October 10.

Source: CNN March 18, 2021 15:56 UTC