Comoros
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- republic
- CONSTITUTION
- December 23, 2001
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- a new code has incorporated French and Islamic law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Union Assembly
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court (two members appointed by the President, two elected by the Federal Assembly, one from the Council of each island and from former Presidents)
RELIGIONS
98% Sunni Muslims; 2% Catholics
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2012ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2011ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2010ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007ComorosDEATH PENALTY
the Comoros voted against the Resolution...
the Comoros voted against the Resolution...
- JANUARY 1, 2007ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2006ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2005ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2003ComorosDEATH PENALTY
The legal system incorporates Islamic law as well as...
The legal system incorporates Islamic law as well as French legal codes
- JANUARY 1, 2003ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Comoros has signed but not yet ratified the statute...
Comoros has signed but not yet ratified the statute of the International Criminal Court, the United Nation's permanent war crimes court