Oman
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- monarchy
- CONSTITUTION
- none
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on English common law and Islamic law; the sultan has the power to grant clemency
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, Upper House (Majlis ad-Dawla) and Lower House (Majlis ad-Shura)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court
RELIGIONS
Ibadhi Muslims 75%, other 25%
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2011OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- FEBRUARY 10, 2010United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: FIVE FACE FIRING SQUAD IN RAK FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, the Criminal Court sentenced five people to death for drug possession and trafficking through the Oman-Ras Al Khaimah border.
- JANUARY 1, 2010OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- OCTOBER 20, 2009United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: MAN GETS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
an 18-year-old Omani national was sentenced to death by a court in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, for drug possession and peddling. Posing as buyers, the Anti-Narcotics Department of the Eastern Region Police struck a deal for Dh35,000 and on May 29, 200
- JANUARY 1, 2009OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- JANUARY 1, 2008OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007OmanDEATH PENALTY
Oman voted against the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Oman voted against the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- JANUARY 1, 2007OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- JANUARY 1, 2006OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- JANUARY 1, 2005OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- NOVEMBER 9, 2004OmanDEATH PENALTY
Oman's supreme court rejected an appeal by Rebecca...
Oman's supreme court rejected an appeal by Rebecca Thompson, a 43 year old American woman, against a death sentence for killing her husband
- NOVEMBER 9, 2004OmanDEATH PENALTY
Oman's supreme court rejected an appeal by Rebecca...
Oman's supreme court rejected an appeal by Rebecca Thompson, a 43 year old American woman, against a death sentence for killing her husband