Liechtenstein
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- constitutional monarchy
- CONSTITUTION
- October 5, 1921, amended on September 15, 2003.
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- local civil and criminal codes based on civil law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Parliament (Landtag)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court; Court of Appeal
RELIGIONS
76.2% Catholic; minorities 7% Protestant, Other
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2003LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was in 1785
The last execution was in 1785
- MAY 3, 2002LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
Liechtenstein signed Protocol 13 to the European Convention...
Liechtenstein signed Protocol 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights, which ensures the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances
- JANUARY 1, 2002LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January...
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January 1, 1989
- APRIL 25, 2001LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
Liechtestein was a cosponsor of the resolution on the...
Liechtestein was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 25, 2001
- JANUARY 1, 2001LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January...
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January 1, 1989
- APRIL 26, 2000LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
Liechtenstein cosponsored the resolution on the death...
Liechtenstein cosponsored the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 26
- JANUARY 1, 2000LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January...
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January 1, 1989
- NOVEMBER 8, 1999LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
On November 8, Counselor Christian Wenaweser, speaking...
On November 8, Counselor Christian Wenaweser, speaking at the Third Committee of the General Assembly, said the abolition of the penalty would contribute to the progressive development of human rights
- APRIL 28, 1999LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
Liechtenstein was a cosponsor of the resolution on...
Liechtenstein was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 28 (1999/61)
- JANUARY 1, 1999LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was in 1788
The last execution was in 1788
- JANUARY 1, 1999LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January...
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes on January 1, 1989
- DECEMBER 10, 1998LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
On December 10, 1998 Liechtenstein ratified the Second...
On December 10, 1998 Liechtenstein ratified the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights