[JimRed]

...proscribed the death penalty for it.

pro·scribe [ prō skrī́b ]

ban something: to prohibit something that is considered undesirable by those in authority

I think you meant prescribed.

prescribe

lay down rule: to say with authority that a course of action should be taken

Grammar and usage police, signing off!

;^)

[DannyTN]

Your right “prescribed”