Burundi
2026
STATUSAbolitionist
EXECUTIONS 20260
SENTENCES0
- GOVERNMENT
- republic
- CONSTITUTION
- February 28, 2005; ratified by popular referendum
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on German, Belgian, and customary law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral (Senate and National Assembly)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court, Constitutional Court, Court of Appeal, First Instance Courts
RELIGIONS
62% Catholics; 23% Animists; 10% Muslims; 5% Protestants;
From the country
- DECEMBER 18, 2007BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Burundi voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Burundi voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- FEBRUARY 6, 2007BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Burundi is evaluating whether to abolish the death penalty...
Burundi is evaluating whether to abolish the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2007BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder...
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism.