Equatorial Guinea was reviewed under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). With regard to abolishing the

Equatorial Guinea was reviewed under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). With regard to abolishing the death penalty or at least establishing a moratorium, the Government has conducted studies on the matter, and for the time being has concluded that a moratorium is the most appropriate course of action. Legislation has therefore been developed, which is being discussed by the Interministerial Council and will be promulgated very shortly. While the death penalty is provided for in article 13 (a) of the Constitution, the Government of Equatorial Guinea has adopted a decree (Decree 426/2.014) declaring a temporary amnesty with respect to the death penalty in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. The delegation accepted recommendation to promulgate legislation on a moratorium on the death penalty, to abolish the death penalty and to sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR.