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- APRIL 12, 2004DEATH PENALTY
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
- APRIL 12, 2004ThailandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty applies in Thailand to murder and heroin or amphetamine drug trafficking
The death penalty applies in Thailand to murder and heroin or amphetamine drug trafficking
- APRIL 12, 2004UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
The number of crimes punishable by the death penalty were reduced from eight to four through amendments to the Criminal Code that came into effect in October 2001.
The number of crimes punishable by the death penalty were reduced from eight to four through amendments to the Criminal Code that came into effect in October 2001.
- APRIL 12, 2004TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
On January 8, 2002, Taiwan’s parliament abolished the Act for the Control and Punishment of Banditry, commonly known as the Bandit Law.
On January 8, 2002, Taiwan’s parliament abolished the Act for the Control and Punishment of Banditry, commonly known as the Bandit Law.
- APRIL 12, 2004United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape, treason, aggravated robbery and apostasy.
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape, treason, aggravated robbery and apostasy.
- APRIL 12, 2004TongaDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
- APRIL 12, 2004Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person to be executed by bearing false witness, offences against the State, economic offences, drug offences and arms trading.
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person to be executed by bearing false witness, offences against the State, economic offences, drug offences and arms trading.
- APRIL 12, 2004SyriaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: treason; murder; political acts such as bearing arms against Syria
Capital crimes are: treason; murder; political acts such as bearing arms against Syria
- APRIL 12, 2004TuvaluDEATH PENALTY
No execution has been carried out since independence was declared in 1978.
No execution has been carried out since independence was declared in 1978.
- APRIL 12, 2004TurkmenistanDEATH PENALTY
On December 29, 1999, the People's Council decided to abolish the death sentence in the country.
On December 29, 1999, the People's Council decided to abolish the death sentence in the country.
- APRIL 12, 2004TajikistanDEATH PENALTY
On February 11, 2005, the Tajik parliament amended the country’s criminal code and replaced the death penalty with life imprisonment.
On February 11, 2005, the Tajik parliament amended the country’s criminal code and replaced the death penalty with life imprisonment.
- APRIL 12, 2004VietnamDEATH PENALTY
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
- APRIL 12, 2004YemenDEATH PENALTY
Yemen applies the death penalty for a wide range of offences including rape, murder, sexual offences and speech or action against Islam.
Yemen applies the death penalty for a wide range of offences including rape, murder, sexual offences and speech or action against Islam.
- APRIL 12, 2004VanuatuDEATH PENALTY
There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
- APRIL 11, 2004BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
The additional district and sessions judge of Bagerhat,...
The additional district and sessions judge of Bagerhat, Bangladesh, sentenced to death Anisur Rahman Sheikh, 35, for killing his 21-day old baby son at Pingoria village in the Kachua district in October 1998
- APRIL 11, 2004BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Rashed and Joynul Haq alias Ripon were sentenced to...
Rashed and Joynul Haq alias Ripon were sentenced to death and three others to life imprisonment after being convicted by the Second Additional Metropolitan Sessions Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, of killing Amirul Islam
- APRIL 11, 2004BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
In the first case, Judge AR Masud of the Speedy Trial...
In the first case, Judge AR Masud of the Speedy Trial Tribunal in Dhaka, Bangladesh, passed the death penalty on Mohammed Kamruzzaman alias Ratan and Mohammed Moshiur Rahman alias Nasim for killing their employer Iqramul Islam Bhuiyan alias Nipun, a busin
- APRIL 11, 2004AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
- APRIL 11, 2004Burkina FasoDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
- APRIL 11, 2004BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism
- APRIL 11, 2004AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
Algeria’s laws prescribe the death penalty for a range of crimes including ordinary crimes.
Algeria’s laws prescribe the death penalty for a range of crimes including ordinary crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004BeninDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for in the penal code for various offences, including: murder, piracy, treason, sorcery and other practices causing public disturbance.
The death penalty is provided for in the penal code for various offences, including: murder, piracy, treason, sorcery and other practices causing public disturbance.
- APRIL 11, 2004BotswanaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty has been in force in Botswana since the country became independent in 1966.
The death penalty has been in force in Botswana since the country became independent in 1966.
- APRIL 11, 2004Côte d’IvoireDEATH PENALTY
Cote D’Ivoire’s new Constitution, approved by a national referendum held on July 23 and 24, 2000, provides for the abolition of the death penalty.
Cote D’Ivoire’s new Constitution, approved by a national referendum held on July 23 and 24, 2000, provides for the abolition of the death penalty.
- APRIL 11, 2004Central African RepublicDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
- APRIL 11, 2004DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, treason, spying, political and military offences and genocide.
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, treason, spying, political and military offences and genocide.
- APRIL 11, 2004ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004Cape VerdeDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde (1992) states at Art. 26 (2):
The Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde (1992) states at Art. 26 (2): "No one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment or treatment, and in no circumstances shall there be the death penalty."
- APRIL 11, 2004CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- APRIL 11, 2004EgyptDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, arson, rape, hijacking, espionage, drug trafficking, political and military offences.
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, arson, rape, hijacking, espionage, drug trafficking, political and military offences.