Ireland
2026
STATUSAbolitionist
EXECUTIONS 20260
SENTENCES0
- GOVERNMENT
- republic, parliamentary democracy
- CONSTITUTION
- July 1, 1937 by plebiscite; effective from December 29, 1937
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on English law, with some indigenous elements
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, Senate (Seanad Eireann) and House of Representatives (Dail Eireann)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court, judges are appointed by the Head of State on the advice of the Government
RELIGIONS
88.4% Catholics, other minorities