Tangential: The BBC writes on alleged public support in Singapore for the death penalty - 'But anti-death penalty advocates refute this'.

There are strongly held views on either side of this contentious debate but a refutation, if that's what it is, would settle the issue for most rational people. Since to refute is to disprove by argument, the existence of such a refutation would imply the Singaporean Authorities have circulated false data. I don't think the BBC believes that or is even implying it. They mean there is a vigorous debate.

https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/press-releases/findings-fro...