On December 22, President Niyazov proposed a constitutional...
On December 22, President Niyazov proposed a constitutional amendment to abolish the death penalty at the Turkmen People's Council, the country's top legislative body
On December 22, President Niyazov proposed a constitutional amendment to abolish the death penalty at the Turkmen People's Council, the country's top legislative body. The Council, which convenes once a year, is the sole body that can make constitutional amendments. The Council includes the President, Cabinet ministers, members of parliament and representatives of every region and district.