Guinea-Bissau
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- semi-presidential republic
- CONSTITUTION
- May 16, 1984, amended on May 4, 1991, December 4, 1991, February 26, 1993, June 9, 1993, in 1996 - suspended during the military coup of 2012, restored in 2014
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- mixed system based on civil law (influenced by the French) and customary law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, National People's Assembly (Assembleia Nacional Popular)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court of Justice (9 judges appointed by the president); 9 Regional Courts; 24 local Courts
RELIGIONS
40% animists, 50% Muslims, 10% Christians
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2009Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea-Bissau was absent during the vote...
Guinea-Bissau was absent during the vote...
- JANUARY 1, 2007Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2006Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- APRIL 20, 2005Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Guinea Bissau was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- JANUARY 1, 2005Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- APRIL 11, 2004Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- SEPTEMBER 28, 2003Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
A bloodless coup in September 2003 ousted president...
A bloodless coup in September 2003 ousted president Kumba Yala
- APRIL 24, 2003Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau was a cosponsor of the resolution on...
Guinea Bissau was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights, in Geneva
- JANUARY 1, 2003Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
The last execution took place in 1986
The last execution took place in 1986
- JANUARY 1, 2003Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Guinea Bissau (1984)...
The Constitution of the Republic of Guinea Bissau (1984) at Art