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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING HIS TWO CHILDREN
a man believed to be in his 50s was sentenced to death by hanging for killing his two
- JANUARY 1, 2009LiberiaDEATH 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
- AUGUST 26, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA DEATH PENALTY VIOLATES INTERNATIONAL LAW, SAYS UN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY
the United Nations Human Rights Committee expressed deep concern at new death penalty legislation authorized by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, contravening an international treaty on civil and political rights.
- JULY 28, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA BACKS DEATH PENALTY LAW
Liberia defended a controversial new law introducing the death penalty for those convicted of violent armed robbery, saying its people had become "dehumanised" after a brutal civil war.
- JULY 20, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA PRESIDENT MUST VETO DEATH PENALTY BILL
following the confirmation by the Liberian Senate of a bill re-proposing the death penalty for certain crimes, Amnesty International called on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to veto the bill.
- JULY 15, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA. DEATH BY HANGING FOR ARMED ROBBERS
an Act seeking the death penalty for armed robbers, depending on the gravity of the case, was
- MAY 8, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA. RIGHTS GROUPS CONCERNED OVER DEATH PENALTY LEGISLATION
human rights groups in Liberia expressed concern over a law approved
- MAY 7, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA. DEATH SENTENCE FOR ARMED ROBBERS, TERRORISTS, HIJACKERS
the Liberian House of Representatives passed into law an Act making Armed
- JANUARY 1, 2008LiberiaDEATH 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
- DECEMBER 18, 2007LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Liberia abstained on the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Liberia abstained on the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- JANUARY 1, 2007LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Liberian law includes the possibility of the death penalty.
Liberian law includes the possibility of the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2006LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Liberian law includes the possibility of the death penalty.
Liberian law includes the possibility of the death penalty.