Hands Off Cain
PORTUGAL·DEATH PENALTY·JANUARY 1, 1999·1 MIN READ

The Constitution of the Portuguese Republic (1976) at Art

The Constitution of the Portuguese Republic (1976) at Art

The Constitution of the Portuguese Republic (1976) at Art. 24 states: "Human life is inviolable. In no case shall the death penalty be applied." Portugal abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1867, and the last execution was held in 1849.