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2004
The news published by Hands Off Cain in 2004, month by month, with the countries most present that year.
Latest news of 2004
- APRIL 11, 2004CubaDEATH PENALTY
The Penal Code presently in force provides for the death penalty for 112 offences, 33 of which are common crimes.
The Penal Code presently in force provides for the death penalty for 112 offences, 33 of which are common crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004BelizeDEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004BermudaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
- APRIL 11, 2004CanadaDEATH PENALTY
Canada abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1976, after a nine-year moratorium.
Canada abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1976, after a nine-year moratorium.
- APRIL 11, 2004ChileDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
- APRIL 11, 2004Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
- APRIL 11, 2004BrazilDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
- APRIL 11, 2004ColombiaDEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
- APRIL 11, 2004BoliviaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Bolivia, under article 17 bars the death penalty.
The Constitution of Bolivia, under article 17 bars the death penalty.
- APRIL 11, 2004DominicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004EcuadorDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
- APRIL 11, 2004GuatemalaDEATH PENALTY
The Guatemalan penal code (1973) provides for the death penalty for parricide, aggravated homicide and assassination of the President or Vice-President.
The Guatemalan penal code (1973) provides for the death penalty for parricide, aggravated homicide and assassination of the President or Vice-President.
- APRIL 11, 2004El SalvadorDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
- APRIL 11, 2004HaitiDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Haiti (1987) at Art. 20 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Haiti (1987) at Art. 20 states:
- APRIL 11, 2004JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime, except for pregnant women, persons over 70 years of age and those who committed crimes when under eighteen years old.
Murder is a capital crime, except for pregnant women, persons over 70 years of age and those who committed crimes when under eighteen years old.
- APRIL 11, 2004MexicoDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the United States of Mexico (1917) at Art. 22 states:
The Constitution of the United States of Mexico (1917) at Art. 22 states: "The death penalty is prohibited
- APRIL 11, 2004Dominican RepublicDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
- APRIL 11, 2004HondurasDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Honduras at Art. 66 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Honduras at Art. 66 states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
- APRIL 11, 2004GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004GrenadaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
- APRIL 11, 2004DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder.
The death penalty is mandatory for murder.
- APRIL 11, 2004Puerto RicoDEATH PENALTY
The prohibition of the death penalty is enshrined in the 1952 Bill of Rights, incorporated in Article II of the Constitution.
The prohibition of the death penalty is enshrined in the 1952 Bill of Rights, incorporated in Article II of the Constitution.
- APRIL 11, 2004SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004PanamaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Panama (1972) at Art. 3 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Panama (1972) at Art. 3 states: "There is no death penalty."
- APRIL 11, 2004DEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
- APRIL 11, 2004DEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004NicaraguaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
- APRIL 11, 2004St. LuciaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004ParaguayDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Paraguay (1992) at Art. 4,
The Constitution of Paraguay (1992) at Art. 4, "The Right to life," states in part: "The death penalty is abolished."
- APRIL 11, 2004PeruDEATH PENALTY
Peru has been abolitionist for common crimes since 1979, when the last execution was held.
Peru has been abolitionist for common crimes since 1979, when the last execution was held.