Liberia
Death penalty and prisoners' rights · Archive since 1999
Data card
- Legal status
- Abolitionist de facto
- Executions recorded in 2026
- 0
- Executions recorded in 2025
- 0
- First news item in the archive
- JANUARY 1, 1999 · Murder, armed robbery, terrorism and high treason are...
- News items in the archive
- 57
Source: Hands Off Cain database, updated to 2026.
Liberia is classified as Abolitionist de facto in the Hands Off Cain database, updated to 2026. In 2026 the association recorded 0 executions in the country, against 0 the year before. The archive holds 57 news items on Liberia, from 1999 to today.
Latest news
JULY 15, 2020LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF WANTS DEATH PENALTY FOR RAPISTS
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Major General Prince C. Johnson, on 11 July 2020 called for the introduction of a law seeking death penalty for rapists in the country, as rape and other sexual violence abuses against women and gir
- JANUARY 1, 2020LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Death penalty may be applied
Death penalty may be applied despite accession to the Second Optional Protocol
- JANUARY 1, 2019LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Death penalty may be applied
Death penalty may be applied despite accession to the Second Optional Protocol
- NOVEMBER 12, 2018LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
UN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE WANTS LIBERIA REPEAL DEATH PENALTY
The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) on 7 November 2018 reiterated its call on the Liberian Government to abolish the death penalty which the government reintroduced in 2008.
- JANUARY 1, 2018LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Death penalty may be applied
Death penalty may be applied despite accession to the Second Optional Protocol
- JANUARY 1, 2017LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Death penalty may be applied
Death penalty may be applied despite accession to the Second Optional Protocol
FEBRUARY 24, 2016LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: KAKATA COURT SENTENCES KILLERS TO DEATH BY HANGING AND 50-YEAR IMPRISONMENT
The 13th Judicial circuit court in Kakata has sentenced two murderers to a 50-year sentence and death by
JANUARY 27, 2016LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: 3 SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING IN BASSA
The second Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa County has sentenced three persons to death by hanging,
- JANUARY 1, 2016LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Death penalty may be applied
Death penalty may be applied despite accession to the Second Optional Protocol
- JANUARY 1, 2015LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
The National Transitional Government was established under ...
The National Transitional Government was established under
- JANUARY 1, 2014LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
The National Transitional Government was established under ...
The National Transitional Government was established under
- JANUARY 1, 2013LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
The National Transitional Government was established under ...
The National Transitional Government was established under
- JULY 17, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING
In Liberia, the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County sentenced a 38-year old man
- MAY 30, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
JUDGES SENTENCE CHARLES TAYLOR TO 50 YEARS
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years imprisonment for arming
- APRIL 11, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: TWO CONVICTED CRIMINALS SENTENCED TO DEATH
In Liberia, the third Judicial Circuit Court in Greenville, Sinoe County sentenced two persons
MARCH 21, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: WIFE KILLER GETS HACKING DEATH SENTENCE
In Liberia, Murder suspect William G. Dweh, was sentenced to a maximum death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who
- MARCH 15, 2011LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
the Government of Liberia presented its responses to recommendations...
the Government of Liberia presented its responses to recommendations...
- JANUARY 1, 2011LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who
- NOVEMBER 1, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
during the country’s review under the Universal Periodic Review...
during the country’s review under the Universal Periodic Review...
- OCTOBER 20, 2010ChinaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIAN JUDGE SAID ANNOUNCES DEATH SENTENCE FOR TWO CHINESE NATIONALS
Judge Blamo Dixon of Criminal Court "A" at the Temple of Justice in Liberia...
- MAY 5, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: LIBERIAN'S DEATH SENTENCE FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING UPHELD
Justices Datuk Hashim Yusoff, Datuk Wira Mohd Ghazali Mohd Yusoff and Datuk
- MARCH 22, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: DEATH BY HANGING
Hans Williams and Ms Mardea Payku were sentenced to death in Liberia by Judge Dixon Blamo for murdering Angel Togbah, 13.
- JANUARY 1, 2010LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2009LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING HIS TWO CHILDREN
a man believed to be in his 50s was sentenced to death by hanging for killing his two
- JANUARY 1, 2009LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who
- AUGUST 26, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA DEATH PENALTY VIOLATES INTERNATIONAL LAW, SAYS UN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY
the United Nations Human Rights Committee expressed deep concern at new death penalty legislation authorized by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, contravening an international treaty on civil and political rights.
- JULY 28, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA BACKS DEATH PENALTY LAW
Liberia defended a controversial new law introducing the death penalty for those convicted of violent armed robbery, saying its people had become "dehumanised" after a brutal civil war.
- JULY 20, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA PRESIDENT MUST VETO DEATH PENALTY BILL
following the confirmation by the Liberian Senate of a bill re-proposing the death penalty for certain crimes, Amnesty International called on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to veto the bill.
- JULY 15, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA. DEATH BY HANGING FOR ARMED ROBBERS
an Act seeking the death penalty for armed robbers, depending on the gravity of the case, was