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
APRIL 22, 2009BurundiDEATH PENALTYBURUNDI: NEW LEGISLATION ABOLISHES DEATH PENALTY; BANS HOMOSEXUALITY
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated the new criminal code which abolishes the death penalty but makes homosexuality a crime punishable by jail.
- FEBRUARY 17, 2009BurundiDEATH PENALTY
the Senate voted through reform of Burundi’s criminal code...
the Senate voted through reform of Burundi’s criminal code...
- JANUARY 1, 2009BurundiDEATH PENALTY
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza