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- APRIL 12, 2004JordanDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape, terrorist activist and arms and drugs-trafficking are capital crimes.
Murder, rape, terrorist activist and arms and drugs-trafficking are capital crimes.
- APRIL 12, 2004MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder, rape, drug crimes, treason and possession of arms.
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder, rape, drug crimes, treason and possession of arms.
- APRIL 12, 2004KyrgyzstanDEATH PENALTY
President Askar Akayev established a two-year moratorium on executions
President Askar Akayev established a two-year moratorium on executions
- APRIL 12, 2004KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for by laws based on the Sharia. Capital crimes include
The death penalty is provided for by laws based on the Sharia. Capital crimes include
- APRIL 12, 2004LaosDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty in Laos is applied in cases of treason, murder and rape
The death penalty in Laos is applied in cases of treason, murder and rape
- APRIL 12, 2004MongoliaDEATH PENALTY
As reduced by an amendment of 1994 to the criminal code, capital crimes are: premeditated murder, aggravated rape or rape of a minor, and three anti-state offences involving violence.
As reduced by an amendment of 1994 to the criminal code, capital crimes are: premeditated murder, aggravated rape or rape of a minor, and three anti-state offences involving violence.
- APRIL 12, 2004Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTY
High treason and premeditated murder are capital crimes.
High treason and premeditated murder are capital crimes.
- APRIL 12, 2004North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
In its 2001 report submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee
In its 2001 report submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee
- APRIL 12, 2004OmanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
The death penalty is provided for under the penal laws of the Sultanate of Oman, which make reference to Sharia law.
- APRIL 12, 2004New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
- APRIL 12, 2004Marshall IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Marshall Islands (1979) under Section 6(1) states
The Constitution of the Republic of Marshall Islands (1979) under Section 6(1) states
- APRIL 12, 2004NepalDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal (1990) at Article 12 states:
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal (1990) at Article 12 states:
- APRIL 12, 2004NauruDEATH PENALTY
No one has been put to death since independence in 1968.
No one has been put to death since independence in 1968.
- APRIL 12, 2004MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the president, conspiracy against the sovereignty of the State, and acts of terrorism.
Capital crimes are: premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the president, conspiracy against the sovereignty of the State, and acts of terrorism.
- APRIL 12, 2004Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
- APRIL 12, 2004SingaporeDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, treason, offences against the President, illegal possession of arms, kidnapping and causing an innocent person to be executed by bearing false witness.
Capital crimes are: murder, treason, offences against the President, illegal possession of arms, kidnapping and causing an innocent person to be executed by bearing false witness.
- APRIL 12, 2004South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
- APRIL 12, 2004Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law that prescribes the death sentence
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law that prescribes the death sentence
- APRIL 12, 2004QatarDEATH PENALTY
Murder, offences against the State, drug offences and terrorism are capital crimes.
Murder, offences against the State, drug offences and terrorism are capital crimes.
- APRIL 12, 2004PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
A new Constitution abolished the death penalty in 1987, but gave Congress the option of restoring it for
A new Constitution abolished the death penalty in 1987, but gave Congress the option of restoring it for "heinous" crimes.
- APRIL 12, 2004Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
- APRIL 12, 2004SamoaDEATH PENALTY
Samoa commenced formal measures to abolish the death penalty on January 16, 2004
Samoa commenced formal measures to abolish the death penalty on January 16, 2004
- APRIL 12, 2004PakistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes
- 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