Luxembourg
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- constitutional monarchy
- CONSTITUTION
- October 17, 1868
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on civil law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, House of Deputies
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- all judges are appointed for life by the king
RELIGIONS
87% Catholics, 13% other
From the country
- MAY 3, 2002LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg signed Protocol 13 to the European Convention...
Luxembourg signed Protocol 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights, which ensures the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances
- JANUARY 1, 2002LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868,...
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868, as amended on April 29, 1999 states at Art
- APRIL 25, 2001LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg was a cosponsor of the resolution on the...
Luxembourg was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 25, 2001
- JANUARY 1, 2001LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868,...
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868, as amended on April 29, 1999 states at Art
- APRIL 26, 2000LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg cosponsored and voted in favour of the resolution...
Luxembourg cosponsored and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 26 (no
- APRIL 11, 2000LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
The Turkey-European Union (EU) Partnership Council...
The Turkey-European Union (EU) Partnership Council met in Luxembourg under the chairmanship of Turkish Foreign Minister Ismail Cem
- JANUARY 1, 2000LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868,...
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868, as amended on April 29, 1999 states at Art
- APRIL 29, 1999LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868,...
The Constitution of Luxembourg of October 17, 1868, as amended on April 29, 1999 states at Art
- APRIL 28, 1999LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg was a cosponsor and voted in favor of the...
Luxembourg was a cosponsor and voted in favor of the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 28 (1999/61)