Hands Off Cain
LATVIA·DEATH PENALTY·JANUARY 1, 2003·1 MIN READ

President Guntis Ulmanis imposed a moratorium on executions...

President Guntis Ulmanis imposed a moratorium on executions in September 1996

President Guntis Ulmanis imposed a moratorium on executions in September 1996. Seven people were condemned to death following the moratorium decree, but none were executed. The moratorium was maintained until the Latvian Parliament voted for abolition.

NB: Hands Off Cain defines moratorium as a suspension of executions imposed by executive or legislative authorities