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

The last execution was carried out in 1982

The last execution was carried out in 1982

The last execution was carried out in 1982. When abolition was discussed in Parliament in 1982, it was decided to retain the death penalty. Juveniles and women are exempt from capital punishment, which is imposed for murder and treason.