The abolition of the death penalty
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The association places countries in four states: retentionist, abolitionist in practice — no executions for at least ten years —, abolitionist for ordinary crimes, and abolitionist for all crimes. Moving from one state to the next is almost always slow: first the executions stop, then the law changes.
This page collects the news on abolitions, legislative reforms, constitutional rulings and changes of state. The current legal status of every country is in the database.
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- APRIL 20, 2005MonacoDEATH PENALTY
Monaco was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Monaco was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Nicaragua was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005PolandDEATH PENALTY
Poland was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Poland was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005São Tomé & PríncipeDEATH PENALTY
Sao Tome and Principe was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Sao Tome and Principe was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005PanamaDEATH PENALTY
Panama was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Panama was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005San MarinoDEATH PENALTY
San Marino was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
San Marino was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005PortugalDEATH PENALTY
Portugal was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Portugal was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005SerbiaDEATH PENALTY
Serbia Montenegro was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Serbia Montenegro was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
New Zealand was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
New Zealand was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005NorwayDEATH PENALTY
Norway was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Norway was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005TürkiyeDEATH PENALTY
Turkey was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Turkey was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005SlovakiaDEATH PENALTY
Slovakia was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Slovakia was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
Solomon Islands was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Solomon Islands was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
Switzerland was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Switzerland was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005SloveniaDEATH PENALTY
Slovenia was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Slovenia was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005TurkmenistanDEATH PENALTY
Turkmenistan was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Turkmenistan was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005SpainDEATH PENALTY
Spain was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Spain was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005SwedenDEATH PENALTY
Sweden was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Sweden was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005UruguayDEATH PENALTY
Uruguay was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Uruguay was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005VenezuelaDEATH PENALTY
Venezuela was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Venezuela was a cosponsor of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005BrazilDEATH PENALTY
Brazil was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Brazil was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005ArmeniaDEATH PENALTY
Armenia was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Armenia was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005FranceDEATH PENALTY
France was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
France was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005ArgentinaDEATH PENALTY
Argentina was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Argentina was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Costa Rica was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005EcuadorDEATH PENALTY
Ecuador was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Ecuador was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005FinlandDEATH PENALTY
Finland was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Finland was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
Australia was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Australia was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005Dominican RepublicDEATH PENALTY
Dominican Republic was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Dominican Republic was a cosponsor and voted in favour of the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- APRIL 20, 2005IrelandDEATH PENALTY
IRELAND - Co-sponsor and vote in favour of the UN Commission resolution on abolition
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