Madagascar
2026
STATUSAbolitionist de facto
EXECUTIONS 20260
SENTENCES0
- 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.
- 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)