Eswatini
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- absolute monarchy
- CONSTITUTION
- signed by the King in July 2005, effective October 8, 2006
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on South African Roman-Dutch law and traditional customary law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, Senate and Assembly Chamber
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- High Court, Supreme Court, judges appointed by the King
RELIGIONS
40% Zionists, 20% Catholics, 10% Muslims, 30% other
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2012EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- DECEMBER 15, 2011EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
SWAZILAND ADVISED TO REPEAL DEATH SENTENCE
Swaziland is one of the countries that have been urged to consider repealing the death sentence
- APRIL 1, 2011EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
SWAZILAND: SERIAL KILLER SENTENCED TO HANG
Convicted Swazi serial killer David Simelane was sentenced to death by hanging, after being convicted last week for the death of 28 people, mostly women and children.
- JANUARY 1, 2011EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- JANUARY 1, 2010EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- JANUARY 1, 2009EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- JANUARY 1, 2008EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- DECEMBER 18, 2007EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
Swaziland abstained on the Resolution...
Swaziland abstained on the Resolution...
- JANUARY 1, 2007EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- JANUARY 17, 2006EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
SWAZILAND. TEACHERS ASSOCIATION DEMANDS RETURN OF DEATH PENALTY
the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) called for the return of the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2006EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- DECEMBER 29, 2005EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
SWAZILAND. TWELVE OPPOSITION MEMBERS CHARGED WITH HIGH TREASON IN SWAZILAND
twelve opposition members in Swaziland were charged with high treason and could face the death penalty in connection with a spate of petrol-bomb attacks in the small southern African kingdom.