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 PENALTY
CAMEROON. 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.