Chronological archive
January 2008
The 404 news items published by Hands Off Cain in January 2008, in chronological order.
AFGHANS PROTEST AGAINST DEATH SENTENCE FOR REPORTER
around 200 Afghans demonstrated in the nation's capital Kabul
- JANUARY 31, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA. THREE INDONESIANS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR CARRYING DRUGS
Chinese courts sentenced three Indonesian women to death for bringing
- JANUARY 31, 2008KenyaDEATH PENALTY
a 78 year old security guard was sentenced to death
a 78 year old security guard was sentenced to death
- JANUARY 31, 2008ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
A jury has recommended the death penalty ...
A jury has recommended the death penalty ...
- JANUARY 31, 2008FloridaDEATH PENALTY
The Florida Supreme Court reduced the death sentence ...
The Florida Supreme Court reduced the death sentence ...
- JANUARY 31, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
the Japanese Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by a 60 year old man against
the Japanese Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by a 60 year old man against
- JANUARY 31, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a former senior legislator from east China's Jiangsu Province was sentenced to
a former senior legislator from east China's Jiangsu Province was sentenced to
- JANUARY 30, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. TWO MEN BEHEADED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING BOY
Saudi Arabia beheaded two men convicted of sexually assaulting a young boy
- JANUARY 30, 2008Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. FINGERPRINT LEADS TO DEATH SENTENCE
a 24 year old man in Trinidad, who was identified by a fingerprint
- JANUARY 30, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. JUDICIAL CHIEF MUST NOW APPROVE PUBLIC EXECUTIONS
Iran announced that the powerful head of its judiciary must in future approve any
- JANUARY 30, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. FIVE HANGED FOR MURDER
Iran hanged five convicted murderers in Tehran's Evin prison, the Fars news agency reported.
- JANUARY 30, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. ARAB SEPARATIST HANGED IN KHUZESTAN
the prominent Iranian Arab separatist Zamel Bavi was hanged in
- JANUARY 30, 2008SingaporeDEATH PENALTY
Justice V K Rajah of the Singapore High Court dismissed
Justice V K Rajah of the Singapore High Court dismissed
- JANUARY 30, 2008AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
James Callahan won a last-minute stay ...
James Callahan won a last-minute stay ...
- JANUARY 30, 2008OhioDEATH PENALTY
Common Pleas Judge Mary F. Spicer ...
Common Pleas Judge Mary F. Spicer ...
- JANUARY 30, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
three convicted for murder, in Iran...
three convicted for murder, in Iran...
- JANUARY 30, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
five men were hanged in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison, in Iran, state media reported
five men were hanged in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison, in Iran, state media reported
- JANUARY 30, 2008MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
the King of Malaysia pardoned Lee Fook Mun, alias Omar Iskandar Lee
the King of Malaysia pardoned Lee Fook Mun, alias Omar Iskandar Lee
- JANUARY 30, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
Afghanistan’s Senate endorsed a death sentence handed down by a court to a reporter
Afghanistan’s Senate endorsed a death sentence handed down by a court to a reporter
- JANUARY 29, 2008QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR. APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY VERDICT
in Qatar, a Doha appeal court upheld the death penalty against
- JANUARY 29, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Court of Iran upheld the death sentence of a young man named
the Supreme Court of Iran upheld the death sentence of a young man named
- JANUARY 29, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. RARE EXECUTION FOR CORRUPTION CARRIED OUT
Iran has executed a customs contractor for corruption and three customs
- JANUARY 29, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. NIGERIAN WOMAN AND PAKISTANI BEHEADED
a Nigerian woman and a Pakistani man were executed in the Muslim holy city of
- JANUARY 29, 2008AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
In a 2-1 decision, the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
In a 2-1 decision, the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
- JANUARY 29, 2008AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
Based on new data from the Bureau of Justice...
Based on new data from the Bureau of Justice...
- JANUARY 28, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA. ONE GETS DEATH FOR ABDUCTION, MURDER
the court of the Additional district and Sessions Judge 1 in Hajipur, India,
- JANUARY 28, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN PUBLICLY HANGS TWO CONVICTED OF RAPE AND MURDER
two men convicted of raping and murdering nine women were hanged in public in the central Iranian city of Arak, the Fars news agency reported.
- JANUARY 28, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Indian Supreme Court temporarily suspended the death penalty of Yakub
the Indian Supreme Court temporarily suspended the death penalty of Yakub
- JANUARY 28, 2008South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that Luzenski...
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that Luzenski...
- JANUARY 27, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
the Criminal Court in Kuwait City, Kuwait, sentenced an Iranian
the Criminal Court in Kuwait City, Kuwait, sentenced an Iranian
- JANUARY 26, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. FIRING SQUAD EXECUTES MAN WHO RAPED 17 CHILDREN
An Iranian firing squad executed a man who raped 17 children
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- JANUARY 26, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
an Indian and two Sri Lankans were sentenced to death by a court in Saudi Arabia
an Indian and two Sri Lankans were sentenced to death by a court in Saudi Arabia
- JANUARY 26, 2008MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
a welder and a car wash worker were sentenced to death by the High Court in
a welder and a car wash worker were sentenced to death by the High Court in
- JANUARY 26, 2008AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
the Military tribunal in Guelma, Algeria...
the Military tribunal in Guelma, Algeria...
- JANUARY 25, 2008VietnamDEATH PENALTY
VIETNAM. 3 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
the Ho Chi Minh City Court sentenced three members of a drug trafficking
- JANUARY 25, 2008IndianaDEATH PENALTY
Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge Carl Heldt sentenced Daniel Ray Wilkes to death
Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge Carl Heldt's decision today to sentence Daniel Ray Wilkes to death marks the 1st time since Indiana law was changed in 2002 that a judge has had to determine the sentence in a capital murder case after a jury deadlocked ove
- JANUARY 25, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
two men were hanged in the city of Torbat-e-Jam...
two men were hanged in the city of Torbat-e-Jam...
- JANUARY 24, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH. 10 PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH IN POLICE-SLAUGHTERING CASE
ten people were sentenced to death for murdering four
- JANUARY 24, 2008ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
A Maricopa County Superior Court jury sentenced Clarence Dixon to death.
A Maricopa County Superior Court jury sentenced Clarence Dixon to death.
- JANUARY 24, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
a young housewife and her lover were sentenced to death for the murder of her
a young housewife and her lover were sentenced to death for the murder of her
- JANUARY 24, 2008KenyaDEATH PENALTY
six people involved in five separate murder incidents were sentenced to death in
six people involved in five separate murder incidents were sentenced to death in
- JANUARY 24, 2008EgyptDEATH PENALTY
Libyan authorities executed Emad Abdul Wahed...
Libyan authorities executed Emad Abdul Wahed...
- JANUARY 24, 2008Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
the Military Court in Gaza sentenced Yasser Said Zanoun...
the Military Court in Gaza sentenced Yasser Said Zanoun...
- JANUARY 23, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. THREE BURMESE IMMIGRANTS BEHEADED
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded three Burmese immigrants convicted of armed robbery, the Interior Ministry said.
- JANUARY 23, 2008Puerto RicoDEATH PENALTY
PUERTO RICO LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST DEATH PENALTY
Puerto Rico's justice secretary said that his department will do "everything
- JANUARY 23, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran hanged a prisoner identified as Akhtar in the central
Iran hanged a prisoner identified as Akhtar in the central
- JANUARY 23, 2008DEATH PENALTY
State lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a criminal justice overhaul...
State lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a criminal justice overhaul...
- JANUARY 23, 2008KansasDEATH PENALTY
Scott Cheever, 26, white...
Scott Cheever, 26, white...
- JANUARY 23, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Mohsen bin Hayef bin Naeim al-Badiri al-Moteiri...
Mohsen bin Hayef bin Naeim al-Badiri al-Moteiri...
- JANUARY 23, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
in Bangladesh, a Dhaka court sentenced five people, including a woman
in Bangladesh, a Dhaka court sentenced five people, including a woman
- JANUARY 22, 2008DEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. TWO SAUDIS, YEMENI BEHEADED
Two Saudis convicted of murder and a Yemeni found guilty of drug trafficking were beheaded by the sword in Saudi Arabia, the interior ministry announced.
- JANUARY 22, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. PUBLICLY HANGED FOR MURDER
Iran publicly hanged a convicted murderer in the western city of Khoramabad,
- JANUARY 22, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
A Yemeni found guilty of drug trafficking was beheaded by the sword
A Yemeni found guilty of drug trafficking was beheaded by the sword
- JANUARY 22, 2008RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIA. IT IS NOT TIME TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY - MP
Western Europe should not expect Russia to abolish the death penalty in the near
- JANUARY 22, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Two Saudis convicted of murder were beheaded by the sword
Two Saudis convicted of murder were beheaded by the sword
- JANUARY 22, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN. DEATH PENALTY FOR YOUNG JOURNALIST WHO REPORTED ON THE CONDITIONS OF WOMEN
A young journalism student was sentenced to death
- JANUARY 22, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA. TWO UGANDAN CITIZENS PARDONED
China pardoned two Ugandan women on death row in the communist state
- JANUARY 22, 2008LibyaDEATH PENALTY
LIBYA. TWO GHANAIANS EXECUTED FOR MURDER
two Ghanaians, Charles Ansah and Asare Bediako, were executed for allegedly killing a Libyan citizen.
- JANUARY 21, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA. EX JUDGE CALLS FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY
after 10 years on China's highest court, the Supreme People's Court, Xuan Dong
- JANUARY 21, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA SAYS DEATH PENALTY FAIRER AFTER KEY REFORM
China is using the death penalty more prudently following a key legal reform
- JANUARY 21, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
the Maebashi District Court sentenced a 41 year old gangster to death for killing a
the Maebashi District Court sentenced a 41 year old gangster to death for killing a
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- JANUARY 20, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. TWO MEN BEHEADED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
Saudi Arabia beheaded by the sword two men convicted of "trafficking large amounts of drugs", the interior ministry announced.
- JANUARY 19, 2008PakistanDEATH PENALTY
THREE ON DEATH ROW TO BE EXECUTED IN LARKANA CENTRAL JAIL
the Larkana Central Jail administration, in Pakistan...
- JANUARY 18, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: BUS BURNING CASE: APEX COURT STAYS DEATH SENTENCE FOR THREE
the Indian Supreme Court stayed the death sentences imposed on three accused in the Dharmapuri bus burning case.
- JANUARY 18, 2008VietnamDEATH PENALTY
three men were executed in Vietnam for drug trafficking.
three men were executed in Vietnam for drug trafficking.
- JANUARY 17, 2008RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIA. PACE HEAD URGES PUTIN TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
The president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE
- JANUARY 17, 2008GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
GUYANA: GOVT DISREGARDS UK GROUP'S CALL TO END DEATH PENALTY
the government of Guyana brushed aside calls by a United Kingdom group for the abolition of the death penalty...
- JANUARY 17, 2008Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
SRI LANKA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER CONVICT
in Sri Lanka, Colombo High Court Judge Thilak Thabrew sentenced Liyana Pathiranage Wickramanayake...
- JANUARY 17, 2008VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
VIRGINIA (USA). ATKINS' DEATH SENTENCE COMMUTED TO LIFE
The death sentence for Daryl Atkins was commuted to life in prison after York
- JANUARY 17, 2008RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS INSIST ON ABOLISHING DEATH PENALTY IN RUSSIA
Lev Ponomaryov, a veteran human rights activist and the leader of the movement For Human Rights...
- JANUARY 16, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA PAYS $11.56 A DAY TO WOMAN WRONGLY JAILED
China has awarded exactly 66,593.36 yuan ($9,200)
- JANUARY 16, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded a couple for murder, the
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded a couple for murder, the
- JANUARY 16, 2008KenyaDEATH PENALTY
KENYA TWO GET DEATH SENTENCE FOR ROBBERY
two men in Kenya who robbed a herdsman of 24 sheep, a rungu (club), an umbrella and a watch were sentenced to death.
- JANUARY 16, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded a man for rape, the Interior
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded a man for rape, the Interior
- JANUARY 16, 2008DEATH PENALTY
a state Senate committee has approved a measure that would clarify South Dakota's laws dealing with the death penalty.
a state Senate committee has approved a measure that would clarify South Dakota's laws dealing with the death penalty.
- JANUARY 16, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINESE EX-LAWMAKER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RAPES
a former Chinese lawmaker was sentenced to death for raping over 20 middle-school girls as part of a superstitious practice to prolong his virility, state press said
- JANUARY 16, 2008IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ SEEKS END TO "CHEMICAL ALI" EXECUTION IMPASSE
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is trying to end an impasse that has delayed the execution of Saddam Hussein's cousin and two other men convicted of genocide, a government spokesman said.
- JANUARY 16, 2008DEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. THREE BEHEADED FOR MURDER, RAPE
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded three people for murder and rape, the Interior
- JANUARY 16, 2008Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
the death penalty is not the answer to crime and will not reduce criminal activity...
the death penalty is not the answer to crime and will not reduce criminal activity...
- JANUARY 16, 2008Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: RAMESH: PM'S HANGING PLAN A NATIONAL JOKE
Trinidad and Tobago’s Opposition Chief Whip Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj said "it is a national joke for the Prime Minister, in a situation where there is a ten per cent...
- JANUARY 16, 2008TexasDEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA). APPEALS COURT FIND DEATH ROW INMATE MENTALLY RETARDED
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has reduced a death sentence to life
- JANUARY 16, 2008DEATH PENALTY
NORTH KOREA. THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER ILLEGAL FILMS
North Korean authorities have passed death sentences on three people involved
- JANUARY 16, 2008South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
SOUTH KOREA: NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER ACQUITTED 47 YEARS AFTER EXECUTION
a young newspaper publisher in South Korea who was executed in the early 1960s for collaborating...
- JANUARY 16, 2008PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge William Mazzola threw out the death sentence...
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge William Mazzola threw out the death sentence...
- JANUARY 16, 2008DEATH PENALTY
Alfred Brian Mitchell has been formally sentenced for a third time.
Alfred Brian Mitchell has been formally sentenced for a third time.
- JANUARY 15, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA BEHEADS A RESIDENT CONVICTED OF KILLING HIS MOTHER
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded a foreign resident convicted
- JANUARY 15, 2008EgyptDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT COURT CONDEMNS EGYPTIAN TO DEATH FOR CHILD RAPE
Kuwait's criminal court sentenced an Egyptian man to death after convicting him of raping several children, a legal source said.
- JANUARY 15, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
TWO MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN CHINA FOR MURDER OF MISTRESS
a former Chinese government official was sentenced to death for ordering his driver to kill his mistress, a court official and state media said.
- JANUARY 15, 2008ItalyDEATH PENALTY
POPE: RADICALS, BELATED INTERVENTION BY RATZINGER ON THE DEATH PENALTY AT LA SAPIENZA
Elisabetta Zamparutti, Treasurer of the Italian Radicals and of Hands Off
- JANUARY 15, 2008Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. HANGINGS MAY RESUME
The Patrick Manning government wants to use its new term in office to ensure
- JANUARY 15, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
the death sentence of Javid, 20...
the death sentence of Javid, 20...
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- JANUARY 15, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
a minor offender, named Amir, is at imminent risk of execution...
a minor offender, named Amir, is at imminent risk of execution...
- JANUARY 14, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA BEHEADS MAN FOR MURDER
a Saudi man convicted of murder was beheaded by the sword
- JANUARY 14, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. FOUR AHWAZI ACTIVISTS EXECUTED
four Ahwazi activists were executed in secret last week by the Iranian
- JANUARY 14, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: IRAN'S STONING A CRUEL AND UNACCEPTABLE PRACTICE
as nine women and two men in Iran wait to be stoned to death, Amnesty International called on the Iranian authorities to abolish execution by stoning and impose an immediate moratorium on this horrific practice, specifically designed to increase the suffe
- JANUARY 14, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TOP CAMPAIGNER HARASSED
Emaddedin Baghi, Iran’s leading anti-death penalty campaigner, is back behind bars in the country’s notorious Evin prison after intense harassment leading to his hospitalisation and concern that he may have suffered a heart attack.
- JANUARY 14, 2008NepalDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: DOLMA’S DEATH SENTENCE APPEALED
Prakash Kumar Subedi, deputy chief of a Saudi Arabia based Nepali mission said that Dolma Sherpa, a Nepalese woman sentenced to death for murder, appealed the verdict in an appellate court in Kuwait.
- JANUARY 13, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
JAPAN. RECORD NUMBER OF DEATH SENTENCES IN 2007
The number of people sentenced to death in Japanese courts in 2007 rose to
- JANUARY 13, 2008SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA GOVT EXECUTES CONVICTED SOLDIER
Somalia's interim government executed a soldier convicted of killing
- JANUARY 13, 2008IsraelDEATH PENALTY
ISRAELI SENTENCED TO DEATH IN LEBANON
a Lebanese military court issued a death verdict against an Israeli officer charged with assassination of two Palestinian fighters.
- JANUARY 13, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: JEDDAH COURT REOPENS CASE OF ABU KAB
the Jeddah Court in Saudi Arabia reopened the case of Faisal Al-Otaibi (Abu Kab), the joy rider who was convicted of killing three children in his car as he was performing a driving stunt.
- JANUARY 12, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: RAPE AND MURDER CONVICT GETS DEATH PENALTY
the Bombay High Court sentenced a man convicted of raping and murdering a ten year old girl to death. Harish Rajput murdered the minor by strangling her with a rope.
- JANUARY 12, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. KURD HANGED ON A STRETCHER
the Kurdish magazine Asu has published the photo of the execution in Iran of a Kurd with Turkish citizenship, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) reported.
- JANUARY 12, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: SAUDIS BEHEAD INDONESIAN MAID
Saudi authorities beheaded an Indonesian maid, Yanti Irianti...
- JANUARY 11, 2008DEATH PENALTY
IRAN. FOUR HANGED FOR MURDER
Iran has recently hanged four men convicted of murder in different
- JANUARY 11, 2008Sierra LeoneDEATH PENALTY
SIERRA LEONE. COMMISSION RECOMMENDS ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
The Constitutional Review Commission of Sierra Leone, has among
- JANUARY 11, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH IN BIHAR
a court in Bihar, India, awarded the death sentence to two people and life terms to seven others for killing a villager in Bihar's Banka district in 1999.
- JANUARY 11, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: HC CONFIRMS DEATH SENTENCE FOR MAN WHO BEHEADED RELATIVE
the Bombay High Court in India confirmed the death sentence awarded to an accused in a case of murder in which he severed the head of the victim with a sickle.
- JANUARY 11, 2008GermanyDEATH PENALTY
GERMANY: COURT OVERTURNS NAZI VERDICT ON REICHSTAG ARSONIST
Germany's federal prosecutor overturned the guilty verdict passed on Marinus van der Lubbe...
- JANUARY 10, 2008DEATH PENALTY
Media Cannot Watch Executions in Arkansas...
Media Cannot Watch Executions in Arkansas...
- JANUARY 10, 2008DEATH PENALTY
a Miami drug trafficker convicted in 1991 in the September...
a Miami drug trafficker convicted in 1991 in the September...
- JANUARY 10, 2008PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDERING WIFE
Additional District and Sessions Judge Rana Nisar Ahmad Khan awarded the death sentence to Abdul Khaliq, a resident of Murree, Pakistan, who axed his wife to death on a family dispute in 2006.
- JANUARY 10, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINESE PROSECUTOR SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TAKING BRIBES
a former prosecutor in northern China was sentenced to death for taking bribes and embezzling funds totalling $2.66m
- JANUARY 9, 2008OhioDEATH PENALTY
OHIO (USA). GOVERNOR COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE
Death row inmate John Spirko, 61, wanted a pardon or the chance to
- JANUARY 9, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. THREE EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Iran regime hanged three, in public, for drug trafficking, in Birjand, capital of South Khorasan province bordering Afghanistan, state-run Fars News Agency reported.
- JANUARY 9, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. 2 EXECUTED IN PUBLIC FOR MURDER
Two men, identified only as Mojtaba and Mohammad-Hossein, were
- JANUARY 9, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH SENTENCE ACQUITTED
the Orissa High Court in India waived a death sentence ordered six months ago by the Malkangiri Additional Sessions court.
- JANUARY 8, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. CONVICTED MURDERER BEHEADED
Saudi Arabia beheaded a convicted murderer, the interior ministry said
- JANUARY 8, 2008EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
five Ethiopians detained in Sudan could face detention without trial, torture
five Ethiopians detained in Sudan could face detention without trial, torture
- JANUARY 8, 2008EritreaDEATH PENALTY
four Eritreans detained in Sudan could face detention without trial, torture
four Eritreans detained in Sudan could face detention without trial, torture
- JANUARY 8, 2008DEATH PENALTY
SUDAN. ERITREANS AND ETHIOPIANS FACE RISK OF EXECUTION IF RETURNED HOME
A number of Eritreans and Ethiopians detained in Sudan could face detention
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- JANUARY 8, 2008MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA. BILL COLLECTOR SENTENCED TO DEATH
a bill collector was sentenced to death by a High Court
- JANUARY 8, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. TWO HANGED FOR MURDER
Iran hanged two men convicted of murder in the northern city of Tonkabon
- JANUARY 8, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: BIHAR COURT SENTENCES THREE TO DEATH FOR MURDER
a fast track court in Bihar, India, sentenced three people to death and 18 others to life imprisonment for murdering three villagers 8 years ago.
- JANUARY 8, 2008MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: HOUSEWIFE APPEALS SENTENCE AFTER 6 YEARS ON DEATH ROW
a housewife on death row in Malaysia appealed her sentence because the trial judge delayed writing the grounds of judgment.
- JANUARY 8, 2008KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: APPEAL HEARING OF DEATH ROW CONVICT ADJOURNED
the Court of Appeals in Kuwait adjourned the hearing on the mental abilities of a Kuwaiti man, identified as Mohammed H., who was sentenced to death for premeditated murder.
- JANUARY 8, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the ex-director of the Chinese State Administration of Food and Medicine...
the ex-director of the Chinese State Administration of Food and Medicine...
- JANUARY 7, 2008United StatesDEATH PENALTY
in Washington the Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in the Baze v. Rees case.
in Washington the Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in the Baze v. Rees case.
- JANUARY 7, 2008OhioDEATH PENALTY
Kenny Richey, the Scot who spent 2 decades on death row for a crime...
Kenny Richey, the Scot who spent 2 decades on death row for a crime...
- JANUARY 7, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH FOR CHILD MURDERS
a fast track court in Jalandhar, India, sentenced a “serial baby killer” to death. The man allegedly killed over 20 children, mostly migrants, after kidnapping them.
- JANUARY 7, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: MAN GETS SUSPENDED DEATH SENTENCE FOR FATAL DETONATOR BLAST
a court in Hohhot in northern China imposed the death penalty with a two year reprieve on a man who was held responsible for a detonator blast that killed five people at the end of 2006.
- JANUARY 6, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS TWO FOR MURDER, ONE IN PUBLIC
Iran publicly hanged former police official Abolfazl R in the central city of Arak for stabbing a man to death and raping his fiancée in the mountains outside Arak in December 2005, the report said.
- JANUARY 6, 2008PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
PHILIPPINES: SC AFFIRMS RAPE CONVICTION OF 2 MEN
the Philippine Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of two sexual offenders who were both found guilty of incestuous rape, but downgraded the penalty imposed on them from death to life imprisonment.
- JANUARY 5, 2008DEATH PENALTY
the U. S. Supreme Court will decide if a man convicted of raping his 8-year old stepdaughter...
the U. S. Supreme Court will decide if a man convicted of raping his 8-year old stepdaughter...
- JANUARY 5, 2008AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
CHURCH URGES AUSTRALIAN GOVT TO OPPOSE DEATH PENALTY
the Catholic Church is stepping up its pressure on the Australian federal government to ensure that it maintain consistency in opposing the use of the death penalty, regardless of who is being executed.
- JANUARY 4, 2008DEATH PENALTY
NORTH KOREA.
A co-operative farm chief once honoured by North
- JANUARY 4, 2008UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
EU WELCOMES UZBEKISTAN'S ABOLITION OF DEATH PENALTY
the European Union praised Uzbekistan for abolishing the death
- JANUARY 4, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN EXECUTES MAN FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
Iranian authorities handed over the body of Abdul Qayyum to Taftan police
- JANUARY 4, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH FOR THREE IN LAHSUNA MASSACRE
a Fast Track court in Patna, India, sentenced three members of an outlawed organisation to death in connection with the Lahsuna massacre around four years ago.
- JANUARY 4, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: AIADMK MEN ON DEATH ROW GET MORE TIME
three AIADMK party men, sentenced to death in India for the 2002 Dharmapuri bus burning in which three women were killed, got a short reprieve after the Tamil Nadu government told the high court that capital punishment would be implemented only after the
- JANUARY 4, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
TWO YOUTHS TO BE EXECUTED IN IRAN FOR POSSIBLE ‘GAY’ RAPE
unconfirmed reports coming from Iran suggest that two youths are facing a brutal execution in the southern city of Shiraz.
- JANUARY 4, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
AMNESTY CONDEMNS CHINA OVER LETHAL INJECTION
Amnesty International condemned China's decision to expand lethal injections to replace execution by gunshot in the year of the Beijing Olympics, saying the real focus should be on abolishing the death penalty.
- JANUARY 3, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA TO EXPAND LETHAL INJECTIONS
China is to expand the use of lethal injections to replace execution by shooting
- JANUARY 3, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH FOR RAPE, MURDER ACCUSED
a Sessions court in Ashoknagar, India, awarded capital punishment to a rape and murder accused as well as imposing a Rs 50,000 fine.
- JANUARY 3, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS CONVICTED CHILD ABUSER
Iran hanged a man who was found guilty of severely torturing and raping a 12 year old boy in the western city of Hamedan, the state news agency IRNA reported.
- JANUARY 3, 2008PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MAN EXECUTED FOR SLAUGHTERING WIFE, DAUGHTERS
Abdul Shakoor, convicted of slaughtering of his wife and two minor daughters, was executed in New Central Jail in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
- JANUARY 3, 2008NepalDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: NEPALI WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN KUWAIT
a female Nepali domestic helper who claims to be innocent was sentenced to death in Kuwait.
- JANUARY 3, 2008UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
EU PRESIDENCY WELCOMES UZBEKISTAN'S ABOLITION OF DEATH PENALTY
the Slovenian EU presidency welcomed the abolition of the death penalty in Uzbekistan and congratulated its government and people on the decision that came into effect on 1 January 2008.
- JANUARY 2, 2008DEATH PENALTY
IRAN. 13 HANGED FOR MURDER, DRUG TRAFFICKING
Iran hanged 13 convicted criminals, including the mother of two young children who had been found guilty of murdering her husband after discovering he was having an affair, reports said.
- JANUARY 2, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
three people were publicly hanged for drug trafficking in a square in the central
three people were publicly hanged for drug trafficking in a square in the central
- JANUARY 2, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran hanged 8 people convicted of murder, in a mass execution at
Iran hanged 8 people convicted of murder, in a mass execution at
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- JANUARY 2, 2008TexasDEATH PENALTY
Ronald Curtis Chambers, who has been on death row longer than anyone in state history...
Ronald Curtis Chambers, who has been on death row longer than anyone in state history...
- JANUARY 1, 2008UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
UZBEKISTAN ABOLISHES DEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
- JANUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008United StatesDEATH PENALTY
Of the 50 states that make up the United States of America, 38 have the death penalty.
Of the 50 states that make up the United States of America, 38 have the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
Offences punishable by death include:
Offences punishable by death include:
- JANUARY 1, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
A revised Criminal Procedure Law came into force in January 1997
A revised Criminal Procedure Law came into force in January 1997
- JANUARY 1, 2008North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2008KyrgyzstanDEATH PENALTY
On June 27, 2007 Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev...
On June 27, 2007 Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev signed legislation amending Kyrgyzstan's criminal codes and abolishing the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
Japanese criminal law envisages the death penalty for 13 different...
Japanese criminal law envisages the death penalty for 13 different crimes but in practice death sentences are only handed down for murder.
- JANUARY 1, 2008PakistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes...
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes...
- JANUARY 1, 2008IllinoisDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BahrainDEATH PENALTY
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must be applied are
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must be applied are
- JANUARY 1, 2008FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- JANUARY 1, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law that prescribes the death sentence for murder...
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law that prescribes the death sentence for murder, apostasy, rape, drug trafficking, highway robbery, sabotage and armed robbery.
- JANUARY 1, 2008New MexicoDEATH PENALTY
The state has not the life without parole option.
The state has not the life without parole option.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MalaysiaDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2008RwandaDEATH PENALTY
Rwanda is the first African country in the Great Lakes region to abolish the death penalty
Rwanda is the first African country in the Great Lakes region to abolish the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2008AlbaniaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment was abolished from the Criminal Code on December 10, 1999...
Capital punishment was abolished from the Criminal Code on December 10, 1999...
- JANUARY 1, 2008United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape...
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape...
- JANUARY 1, 2008MissouriDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008South AfricaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in South Africa on June 6...
The death penalty was abolished in South Africa on June 6...
- JANUARY 1, 2008AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
Algeria’s laws prescribe the death penalty for a range of crimes including ordinary crimes.
Algeria’s laws prescribe the death penalty for a range of crimes including ordinary crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SerbiaDEATH PENALTY
Serbia abolished the death penalty for all crimes on February 26, 2002
Serbia abolished the death penalty for all crimes on February 26, 2002
- JANUARY 1, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Bangladesh applies the death penalty for such crimes as murder, sedition and drug-trafficking.
Bangladesh applies the death penalty for such crimes as murder, sedition and drug-trafficking.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MontenegroDEATH PENALTY
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
- JANUARY 1, 2008KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for by laws based on the Sharia.
The death penalty is provided for by laws based on the Sharia.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
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- JANUARY 1, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for by the Penal Code and by Art. 21 of the Constitution which states
The death penalty is provided for by the Penal Code and by Art. 21 of the Constitution which states
- JANUARY 1, 2008CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MarylandDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MongoliaDEATH PENALTY
As reduced by an amendment of 1994 to the criminal code...
As reduced by an amendment of 1994 to the criminal code...
- JANUARY 1, 2008IraqDEATH PENALTY
On April 9, 2003 Saddam Hussein’s Baathist regime was overthrown by a US-led military coalition.
On April 9, 2003 Saddam Hussein’s Baathist regime was overthrown by a US-led military coalition.
- JANUARY 1, 2008FloridaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2008TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
On January 8, 2002, Taiwan’s parliament abolished the Act for the Control and Punishment of Banditry...
On January 8, 2002, Taiwan’s parliament abolished the Act for the Control and Punishment of Banditry...
- JANUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008YemenDEATH PENALTY
Yemen applies the death penalty for a wide range of offences including rape...
Yemen applies the death penalty for a wide range of offences including rape...
- JANUARY 1, 2008UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
- JANUARY 1, 2008St. Vincent & GrenadinesDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Burkina FasoDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
- JANUARY 1, 2008BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder...
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Côte d’IvoireDEATH PENALTY
Cote D’Ivoire’s new Constitution, approved by a national...
Cote D’Ivoire’s new Constitution, approved by a national referendum held on July 23 and 24, 2000, provides for the abolition of the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2008St. LuciaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GuatemalaDEATH PENALTY
The Guatemalan penal code (1973) provides for the death penalty for parricide...
The Guatemalan penal code (1973) provides for the death penalty for parricide, aggravated homicide and assassination of the President or Vice-President.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008DjiboutiDEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
- JANUARY 1, 2008Central African RepublicDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder...
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
- JANUARY 1, 2008AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2008KenyaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MaliDEATH PENALTY
Death sentences are given in Mali for serious crimes such as assassinations...
Death sentences are given in Mali for serious crimes such as assassinations...
- JANUARY 1, 2008GabonDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason, espionage, coup d'état and insurrection are crimes punishable by death.
Murder, treason, espionage, coup d'état and insurrection are crimes punishable by death.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
- JANUARY 1, 2008EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008EgyptDEATH PENALTY
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2008EritreaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and acts threatening state security are crimes punishable by death.
Murder and acts threatening state security are crimes punishable by death.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MalawiDEATH PENALTY
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must be applied are murder...
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must be applied are murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2008Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
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- JANUARY 1, 2008MauritaniaDEATH PENALTY
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008WyomingDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MauritiusDEATH PENALTY
Mauritius has been abolitionist since 1995 when the Death Penalty Act...
Mauritius has been abolitionist since 1995 when the Death Penalty Act...
- JANUARY 1, 2008MoroccoDEATH PENALTY
Morocco retains the death penalty for ordinary crimes and military crimes.
Morocco retains the death penalty for ordinary crimes and military crimes..
- JANUARY 1, 2008Sierra LeoneDEATH PENALTY
In Sierra Leone murder, aggravated robbery and treason are capital crimes.
In Sierra Leone murder, aggravated robbery and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SeychellesDEATH PENALTY
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2008São Tomé & PríncipeDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe...
The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe...
- JANUARY 1, 2008NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
The Nigerian Constitution states at Part II...
The Nigerian Constitution states at Part II...
- JANUARY 1, 2008SudanDEATH PENALTY
The crimes punishable by death are murder, armed robbery...
The crimes punishable by death are murder, armed robbery...
- JANUARY 1, 2008EswatiniDEATH PENALTY
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
The Criminal Law and Procedure Act No.67 of 1938, as amended in 1975...
- JANUARY 1, 2008VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
Method of execution: Under the 1988 federal death penalty law, no method of execution was provided in the statute.
Method of execution: Under the 1988 federal death penalty law, no method of execution was provided in the statute.
- JANUARY 1, 2008United States Armed ForcesDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008UtahDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TexasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2008OregonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MississippiDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NevadaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008IndianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is electrocution.
The method of execution is electrocution.
- JANUARY 1, 2008OhioDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MontanaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The
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- JANUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008DelawareDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2008CanadaDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008IdahoDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TanzaniaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes. The last execution was in 1994.
Murder and treason are capital crimes. The last execution was in 1994.
- JANUARY 1, 2008AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MichiganDEATH PENALTY
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
- JANUARY 1, 2008WisconsinDEATH PENALTY
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
- JANUARY 1, 2008MaineDEATH PENALTY
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
- JANUARY 1, 2008Rhode IslandDEATH PENALTY
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2008MassachusettsDEATH PENALTY
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2008HawaiiDEATH PENALTY
Hawaii does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Hawaii does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1956 before becoming a state
- JANUARY 1, 2008MinnesotaDEATH PENALTY
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
- JANUARY 1, 2008West VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
- JANUARY 1, 2008IowaDEATH PENALTY
Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2008AlaskaDEATH PENALTY
Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
- JANUARY 1, 2008North DakotaDEATH PENALTY
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2008Congo - BrazzavilleDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason, spying and offences against the State are capital crimes.
Murder, treason, spying and offences against the State are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SenegalDEATH PENALTY
On December 10, 2004 Senegal’s National Assembly, with a resounding majority, voted to abolish the death penalty for all crimes.
On December 10, 2004 Senegal’s National Assembly, with a resounding majority, voted to abolish the death penalty for all crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TongaDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
The sentence of death is the mandatory punishment for murder in Trinidad and Tobago.
The sentence of death is the mandatory punishment for murder in Trinidad and Tobago.
- JANUARY 1, 2008DominicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime.
Murder is a capital crime.
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- JANUARY 1, 2008BelizeDEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008LaosDEATH 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
- JANUARY 1, 2008CubaDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states, "No person shall intentionally be deprived of his life save in execution of a sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been convicted".
- JANUARY 1, 2008St. Kitts & NevisDEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BarbadosDEATH PENALTY
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Vatican CityDEATH PENALTY
The Vatican formally abolished the death penalty from its constitution in 2001.
The Vatican formally abolished the death penalty from its constitution in 2001.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ChadDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GrenadaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GambiaDEATH PENALTY
In Gambia, the death penalty was abolished in 1993, but re-established in August 1995 by the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council.
In Gambia, the death penalty was abolished in 1993, but re-established in August 1995 by the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BeninDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for in the penal code for various offences, including: murder, piracy, treason, sorcery and other practices causing public disturbance.
The death penalty is provided for in the penal code for various offences, including: murder, piracy, treason, sorcery and other practices causing public disturbance.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NamibiaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia (1990) at Art. 6 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia (1990) at Art. 6 states: "The right to life shall be respected and protected.
- JANUARY 1, 2008CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, violence and aggression, attacks against the internal security of the State and attacks against the external security of the State are all capital offences.
Murder, violence and aggression, attacks against the internal security of the State and attacks against the external security of the State are all capital offences.
- JANUARY 1, 2008OmanDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MadagascarDEATH PENALTY
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
The last executions in Madagascar were carried out under French colonial rule in 1958.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NigerDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: premeditated murder, torture, aggravated theft, treason and offences against the State. Niger has not imposed the death penalty since 1976.
Capital crimes are: premeditated murder, torture, aggravated theft, treason and offences against the State. Niger has not imposed the death penalty since 1976.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Cape VerdeDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde (1992) states at Art. 26 (2):
The Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde (1992) states at Art. 26 (2): "No one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment or treatment, and in no circumstances shall there be the death penalty."
- JANUARY 1, 2008ArgentinaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MozambiqueDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique (1990) at Art. 70 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique (1990) at Art. 70 states: "1. All citizens shall have the right to life.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BoliviaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Bolivia, under article 17 bars the death penalty.
The Constitution of Bolivia, under article 17 bars the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BrazilDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
- JANUARY 1, 2008BermudaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
- JANUARY 1, 2008HaitiDEATH 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:
- JANUARY 1, 2008EcuadorDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
- JANUARY 1, 2008Dominican RepublicDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
- JANUARY 1, 2008ColombiaDEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
- JANUARY 1, 2008El 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
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- JANUARY 1, 2008ChileDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
- JANUARY 1, 2008UruguayDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1967) at Art. 26 states: ‘the death penalty shall not be applied to anyone.’
The Constitution of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1967) at Art. 26 states: ‘the death penalty shall not be applied to anyone.’
- JANUARY 1, 2008HondurasDEATH 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."
- JANUARY 1, 2008NicaraguaDEATH 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
- JANUARY 1, 2008VenezuelaDEATH PENALTY
In 1863 Venezuela formally abolished the death penalty, making it the first modern state to do so.
In 1863 Venezuela formally abolished the death penalty, making it the first modern state to do so.
- JANUARY 1, 2008CambodiaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia (1993) at Art. 32 states:
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia (1993) at Art. 32 states:
- JANUARY 1, 2008ParaguayDEATH 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."
- JANUARY 1, 2008BruneiDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder, unlawful possession of firearms and explosives
The death penalty is mandatory for murder, unlawful possession of firearms and explosives
- JANUARY 1, 2008PanamaDEATH 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."
- JANUARY 1, 2008PeruDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Puerto 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008KazakhstanDEATH PENALTY
On December 17, 2003, President Nursultan Nazarbayev introduced a moratorium on executions
On December 17, 2003, President Nursultan Nazarbayev introduced a moratorium on executions
- JANUARY 1, 2008VanuatuDEATH PENALTY
There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Macao SAR ChinaDEATH PENALTY
Macao, a former Portuguese colony, was handed over to China on December 20, 1999.
Macao, a former Portuguese colony, was handed over to China on December 20, 1999.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MicronesiaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia (1980) at Article 4, Section 9, states:
The Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia (1980) at Article 4, Section 9, states: "capital punishment is prohibited."
- JANUARY 1, 2008MaldivesDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NauruDEATH PENALTY
No one has been put to death since independence in 1968.
No one has been put to death since independence in 1968.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Hong Kong SAR ChinaDEATH PENALTY
Hong Kong, a special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, has been abolitionist since 1993.
Hong Kong, a special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, has been abolitionist since 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTY
High treason and premeditated murder are capital crimes.
High treason and premeditated murder are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TuvaluDEATH PENALTY
No execution has been carried out since independence was declared in 1978.
No execution has been carried out since independence was declared in 1978.
- JANUARY 1, 2008FijiDEATH PENALTY
Fiji abolished the death penalty for treason and piracy in February 2002
Fiji abolished the death penalty for treason and piracy in February 2002
- JANUARY 1, 2008Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BotswanaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty has been in force in Botswana since the country became independent in 1966.
The death penalty has been in force in Botswana since the country became independent in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2008South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2008LibyaDEATH PENALTY
A large number of offences, including political offences and economic “crimes” are punishable by death.
A large number of offences, including political offences and economic “crimes” are punishable by death.
- JANUARY 1, 2008LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted...
On July 15, 2008, the Liberian Senate adopted a law introducing the death penalty for homicides committed during acts of armed robbery, terrorism or hijacking, confirming a May 7 vote of the Chamber of Representatives. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who
- JANUARY 1, 2008Congo - KinshasaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, treason...
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, treason, spying, political and military offences and genocide.
- JANUARY 1, 2008PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
On June 24, 2006, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed a law abolishing the death penalty.
On June 24, 2006, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed a law abolishing the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TajikistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was retained for five crimes
The death penalty was retained for five crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2008LesothoDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
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- JANUARY 1, 2008GhanaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty has been in Ghana’s statute books...
The death penalty has been in Ghana’s statute books since the inception of English common law in the country in 1874.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BahamasDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder. Treason and piracy are also capital crimes.
The death penalty is mandatory for murder. Treason and piracy are also capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Uganda's penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda's penal code provides for 15 capital offences
- JANUARY 1, 2008ArmeniaDEATH PENALTY
The new Criminal Code, adopted on April 18, 2003, replaces the death penalty with life imprisonment.
The new Criminal Code, adopted on April 18, 2003, replaces the death penalty with life imprisonment.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TogoDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
Somalia has been without central government since 1991...
Somalia has been without central government since 1991...
- JANUARY 1, 2008ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
The Zambia Constitution of 1991, allows the death penalty in Part III
The Zambia Constitution of 1991, allows the death penalty in Part III
- JANUARY 1, 2008MexicoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2008AndorraDEATH PENALTY
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states:
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
- JANUARY 1, 2008ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Zimbabwe at Chapter 3, section 12...
The Constitution of Zimbabwe at Chapter 3, section 12...
- JANUARY 1, 2008Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008AzerbaijanDEATH PENALTY
Parliament voted for abolition on February 10, 1998 following an initiative by President Ilham Aliyev in January 1998.
Parliament voted for abolition on February 10, 1998 following an initiative by President Ilham Aliyev in January 1998.
- JANUARY 1, 2008CzechiaDEATH PENALTY
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2008EstoniaDEATH PENALTY
Estonia abolished the death penalty for all crimes on May 13, 1998.
Estonia abolished the death penalty for all crimes on May 13, 1998.
- JANUARY 1, 2008CroatiaDEATH PENALTY
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2008CyprusDEATH PENALTY
Cyprus abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1983 and for all crimes committed in peacetime in 1999.
Cyprus abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1983 and for all crimes committed in peacetime in 1999.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BulgariaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for all crimes was abolished on December 10, 1998.
The death penalty for all crimes was abolished on December 10, 1998.
- JANUARY 1, 2008AustriaDEATH PENALTY
The Federal Constitutional Law of the Republic of Austria at Art. 85 states
The Federal Constitutional Law of the Republic of Austria at Art. 85 states "The death penalty is abolished."
- JANUARY 1, 2008Bosnia & HerzegovinaDEATH PENALTY
With the ratification on July 29, 2003 of the Protocol No 13...
With the ratification on July 29, 2003 of the Protocol No 13...
- JANUARY 1, 2008DenmarkDEATH PENALTY
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BelgiumDEATH PENALTY
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GreeceDEATH PENALTY
Greece abolished the death penalty as a punishment applicable to offences defined in the Greek Penal Code in 1993.
Greece abolished the death penalty as a punishment applicable to offences defined in the Greek Penal Code in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2008FinlandDEATH PENALTY
Finland abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1949, and for all crimes in 1972.
Finland abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1949, and for all crimes in 1972.
- JANUARY 1, 2008LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ItalyDEATH PENALTY
Italy became totally abolitionist in 1994, when the death penalty was abolished from the Military Codes.
Italy became totally abolitionist in 1994, when the death penalty was abolished from the Military Codes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008IcelandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was officially abolished in Iceland in 1928, but it had not been applied since 1830.
The death penalty was officially abolished in Iceland in 1928, but it had not been applied since 1830.
- JANUARY 1, 2008GermanyDEATH PENALTY
The Federal Republic of Germany abolished the death penalty in 1949.
The Federal Republic of Germany abolished the death penalty in 1949.
- JANUARY 1, 2008IrelandDEATH PENALTY
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2008LithuaniaDEATH PENALTY
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
- JANUARY 1, 2008LatviaDEATH PENALTY
On April 15, 1999, Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty for crimes committed in peacetime.
On April 15, 1999, Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty for crimes committed in peacetime.
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- JANUARY 1, 2008HungaryDEATH PENALTY
Hungary has been abolitionist since 1990, following a decision by the Constitutional Court.
Hungary has been abolitionist since 1990, following a decision by the Constitutional Court.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MaltaDEATH PENALTY
The Maltese Parliament abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes on October 4, 1971.
The Maltese Parliament abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes on October 4, 1971.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MonacoDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Principality of Monaco of December 17, 1962 states:
The Constitution of the Principality of Monaco of December 17, 1962 states: "The death penalty is abolished."
- JANUARY 1, 2008North MacedoniaDEATH PENALTY
The 1991 (amended in 2001) Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia at Art. 10 states:
The 1991 (amended in 2001) Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia at Art. 10 states: "The human right to life is irrevocable.
- JANUARY 1, 2008PortugalDEATH PENALTY
Portugal abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1867 and became totally abolitionist in 1976.
Portugal abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1867 and became totally abolitionist in 1976.
- JANUARY 1, 2008RomaniaDEATH PENALTY
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NetherlandsDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (1983) at Art. 114 states:
The Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (1983) at Art. 114 states: "Capital punishment may not be imposed.
- JANUARY 1, 2008MoldovaDEATH PENALTY
Moldova abolished the death penalty for all crimes in December 1995...
Moldova abolished the death penalty for all crimes in December 1995 but the Constitution retains it for crimes committed during war or with an inevitable threat of war.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NorwayDEATH PENALTY
Abolitionist for common crimes since 1905, Norway has been fully abolitionist since 1979.
Abolitionist for common crimes since 1905, Norway has been fully abolitionist since 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2008PolandDEATH PENALTY
Poland abolished the death penalty in 1997 and a penal code introduced in 1998 replaced it with life imprisonment.
Poland abolished the death penalty in 1997 and a penal code introduced in 1998 replaced it with life imprisonment.
- JANUARY 1, 2008LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2008TürkiyeDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty has been fully abolished by a package of constitutional and legislative amendments.
The death penalty has been fully abolished by a package of constitutional and legislative amendments.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SloveniaDEATH PENALTY
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SlovakiaDEATH PENALTY
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2008San MarinoDEATH PENALTY
San Marino abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1848 and fully abolished it in 1865.
San Marino abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1848 and fully abolished it in 1865.
- JANUARY 1, 2008UkraineDEATH PENALTY
Ukraine abolished the death penalty in February 2000, with an overwhelming majority vote of the members of the Ukrainian parliament.
Ukraine abolished the death penalty in February 2000, with an overwhelming majority vote of the members of the Ukrainian parliament.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SpainDEATH PENALTY
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
After abolishing the death penalty for ordinary crimes in 1942, Switzerland became fully abolitionist in 1992.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SwedenDEATH PENALTY
Sweden abolished capital punishment for ordinary crimes in 1921 and has been abolitionist for all crimes since 1972.
Sweden abolished capital punishment for ordinary crimes in 1921 and has been abolitionist for all crimes since 1972.
- JANUARY 1, 2008RussiaDEATH PENALTY
Russia is committed to abolishing the death penalty as a member of the Council of Europe
Russia is committed to abolishing the death penalty as a member of the Council of Europe
- JANUARY 1, 2008United KingdomDEATH PENALTY
The United Kingdom abolished the death penalty for murder on December 18...
The United Kingdom abolished the death penalty for murder on December 18...
- JANUARY 1, 2008Timor-LesteDEATH PENALTY
East Timor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on the night between May 19 and 20, 2002.
East Timor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on the night between May 19 and 20, 2002.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Marshall 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
- JANUARY 1, 2008IsraelDEATH PENALTY
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
- JANUARY 1, 2008AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
- JANUARY 1, 2008KiribatiDEATH PENALTY
There have been no executions since independence on July 12, 1979.
There have been no executions since independence on July 12, 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2008NepalDEATH 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:
- JANUARY 1, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
The 2004 Afghan Constitution, in article 23 asserts the right to life...
The 2004 Afghan Constitution, in article 23 asserts the right to life...
- JANUARY 1, 2008LebanonDEATH PENALTY
Lebanon reinstated the death penalty in 1994 in a bid to stem a rise in violent crime following the 1975-90 civil war.
Lebanon reinstated the death penalty in 1994 in a bid to stem a rise in violent crime following the 1975-90 civil war.
- JANUARY 1, 2008BhutanDEATH PENALTY
On March 20, 2004 the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, issued a royal decree (“kasho”) abolishing the death penalty in the kingdom.
On March 20, 2004 the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, issued a royal decree (“kasho”) abolishing the death penalty in the kingdom.
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- JANUARY 1, 2008JordanDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
- JANUARY 1, 2008TurkmenistanDEATH PENALTY
On December 29, 1999, the People's Council decided to abolish the death sentence in the country.
On December 29, 1999, the People's Council decided to abolish the death sentence in the country.
- JANUARY 1, 2008ThailandDEATH 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
- JANUARY 1, 2008SamoaDEATH 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
- JANUARY 1, 2008QatarDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person...
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person...
- JANUARY 1, 2008Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SingaporeDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2008North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
In its 2001 report submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee
In its 2001 report submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee
- JANUARY 1, 2008VietnamDEATH PENALTY
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008SyriaDEATH 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
- JANUARY 1, 2008UgandaDEATH PENALTY
UGANDA: POLICEMAN GETS DEATH FOR MURDER
a police officer in Kasese district, Uganda, was sentenced to death for murder.