Liberia
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- presidential republic
- CONSTITUTION
- January 6, 1986
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- mixed system based on Anglo-American law, customary law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, National Assembly consisting of Senate and House of Representatives
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court
RELIGIONS
40% Christians; 40% indigenous beliefs; 20% Muslims
From the country
- JULY 17, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING
In Liberia, the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County sentenced a 38-year old man
- MAY 30, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
JUDGES SENTENCE CHARLES TAYLOR TO 50 YEARS
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years imprisonment for arming
- APRIL 11, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: TWO CONVICTED CRIMINALS SENTENCED TO DEATH
In Liberia, the third Judicial Circuit Court in Greenville, Sinoe County sentenced two persons
MARCH 21, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: WIFE KILLER GETS HACKING DEATH SENTENCE
In Liberia, Murder suspect William G. Dweh, was sentenced to a maximum death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who
- MARCH 15, 2011LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
the Government of Liberia presented its responses to recommendations...
the Government of Liberia presented its responses to recommendations...
- JANUARY 1, 2011LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who
- NOVEMBER 1, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
during the country’s review under the Universal Periodic Review...
during the country’s review under the Universal Periodic Review...
- OCTOBER 20, 2010ChinaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIAN JUDGE SAID ANNOUNCES DEATH SENTENCE FOR TWO CHINESE NATIONALS
Judge Blamo Dixon of Criminal Court "A" at the Temple of Justice in Liberia...
- MAY 5, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: LIBERIAN'S DEATH SENTENCE FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING UPHELD
Justices Datuk Hashim Yusoff, Datuk Wira Mohd Ghazali Mohd Yusoff and Datuk
- MARCH 22, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: DEATH BY HANGING
Hans Williams and Ms Mardea Payku were sentenced to death in Liberia by Judge Dixon Blamo for murdering Angel Togbah, 13.
- JANUARY 1, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who