Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
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Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
The last execution was carried out in 1950. On June 23, 2003 Belgium deposited with the Council of Europe the instrument of ratification of Protocol No 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms banning the death penalty in all circumstances.
The last execution was carried out in 1950. On June 23, 2003 Belgium deposited with the Council of Europe the instrument of ratification of Protocol No 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms banning the death penalty in all circumstances.
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