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, 2009LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2008LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
Liechtenstein voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Liechtenstein voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- JANUARY 1, 2007LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2006LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- APRIL 20, 2005LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
Liechtenstein was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Liechtenstein was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- JANUARY 1, 2005LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- APRIL 21, 2004LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
Liechtenstein was a cosponsor of the resolution on...
Liechtenstein was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 60th UN Commission on Human Rights
- APRIL 8, 2004LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- APRIL 24, 2003LiechtensteinDEATH 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, in Geneva
- 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
- 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