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Portugal

Portugal abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes...

Portugal abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1867 and became totally abolitionist in 1976

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Portugal abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1867 and became totally abolitionist in 1976. The Constitution of the Portuguese Republic at Art. 24 states: "Human life is inviolable. In no case shall the death penalty be applied."