Macao SAR China
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- limited democracy
- CONSTITUTION
- on December 20, 1999, the new constitution (Basic Law) came into effect, promulgated by the National People's Congress on March 31, 1993
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- Portuguese civil law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Legislative Assembly
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Final Court of Appeal in the Macao Special Administrative Region
RELIGIONS
Buddhists 50%, Catholics 15%, others 35%
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2000Macao SAR ChinaDEATH PENALTY
When Portugal handed over its former colony Macao to...
When Portugal handed over its former colony Macao to China on December 20, it also passed on a part of Europe's legal and human rights culture
- DECEMBER 1, 1999Macao SAR ChinaDEATH PENALTY
In December, Chan Wing-hung, 45, a Hong Kong businessman...
In December, Chan Wing-hung, 45, a Hong Kong businessman who spent six months fighting from his Macao jail cell against extradition and a possible death sentence on the mainland, has chosen instead to be tried on the mainland because he believes he will g
- NOVEMBER 29, 1999Macao SAR ChinaDEATH PENALTY
On November 29, the Chinese Government informed the...
On November 29, the Chinese Government informed the Portuguese Government that it will pass 20 laws as soon as Macao is handed back to China
- NOVEMBER 8, 1999Macao SAR ChinaDEATH PENALTY
On November 8, the Chinese appointed future governor...
On November 8, the Chinese appointed future governor of Macao Edmond Ho, who would take over once Portugal hands over the territory to China on December 20, said that his Government has no intention of introducing the death penalty in Macao after the Chin
- APRIL 1, 1999Macao SAR ChinaDEATH PENALTY
In April it was reported by Xinhua that the death penalty...
In April it was reported by Xinhua that the death penalty would not be reintroduced in post-handover Macao