Madagascar
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- republic
- CONSTITUTION
- a new constitution was voted on by referendum on November 17, 2010, and promulgated on December 11, 2010
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- it is based on French civil law and traditional law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, composed of the National Assembly and Senate
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court and High Constitutional Court
RELIGIONS
52% Indigenous beliefs, 41% Christian, 7% Muslim
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2005MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- APRIL 11, 2004MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- JANUARY 1, 2003MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2002MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
- APRIL 25, 2001MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Madagascar abstained from the resolution on the death...
Madagascar abstained from the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 25 , 2001 (2001/68)
- JANUARY 1, 2001MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
- APRIL 26, 2000MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Madagascar abstained from the resolution on the death...
Madagascar abstained from the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 26 (no
- JANUARY 1, 2000MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
- APRIL 28, 1999MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Madagascar abstained on the resolution on the death...
Madagascar abstained on the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 28 (1999/61)
- JANUARY 1, 1999MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
Offenses against the State are capital crimes
Offenses against the State are capital crimes