The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) was founded in Madrid in October 2010,[1][2] as a result of a Spanish initiative.[3] ICDP is an independent body composed of Commissioners of high standing who have experience in international law and human rights, and are committed to achieving the universal abolition of capital punishment. Their experience, background, geographical representation and personal involvement in abolishing the death penalty enables them to engage with senior officials from different countries.