Don't they use these iron cages instead of a noose around the neck? Kill the guy, put him in a cage, hang the cage, and voilà. But normally you'd hang them first (not to death, mind you, just enough to cause agony), THEN you'd behead them.
I wonder how long it will take before Belfast "break" and start acting "crazy" to try to get "rid" of Little Renown. At least she can withstand Looney Tunes Cartoon Violence.