Cameroon
2026
STATUSAbolitionist de facto
EXECUTIONS 20260
SENTENCES0
- GOVERNMENT
- republic, multiparty presidential regime
- CONSTITUTION
- May 20, 1972, revised in 1996, amended in April 2008
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- mixed system based on the English, French, and customary law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, National Assembly (Assemblee Nationale)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court, judges appointed by the President, and High Court of Justice
RELIGIONS
40% local beliefs; 40% Christians; 20% Muslims
From the country
FEBRUARY 19, 2014CameroonDEATH PENALTYCAMEROON: PRESIDENT BIYA GRANTS AMNESTY TO POLITICAL PRISONERS
Cameroon President Paul Biya has ordered the release of several high profile former government officials-
- JANUARY 1, 2014CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2013CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2012CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2011CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2010CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2009CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
MAY 22, 2008CameroonDEATH PENALTYCAMEROON. PRESIDENT BIYA ISSUES PARDON
after successfully celebrating the 36th National Day, Cameroon President Paul Biya signed
- JANUARY 1, 2008CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon abstained...
Cameroon abstained...
- JANUARY 1, 2007CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2006CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.