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

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."
The Constitution actually prohibits extradition to countries where the maximum punishment is higher than Portugal’s, which does not even have life imprisonment, or where the death penalty is applicable.
On October 3, 2003 Portugal 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 took place in 1849.
On December 18, 2008 Portugal co-sponsored and voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium on the Use of the Death Penalty at the UN General Assembly.