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
- JANUARY 1, 1999CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder, aggravated theft and treason are...
Premeditated murder, aggravated theft and treason are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 1999CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon was a cosponsor of the amendments presented...
Cameroon was a cosponsor of the amendments presented by Egypt (A/C