Chronological archive
January 2009
The 421 news items published by Hands Off Cain in January 2009, in chronological order.
INDIA: MAN GETS DEATH FOR RAPE AND MURDER OF GIRL
the District Sessions court sentenced a man to death for raping and murdering a four-year-old girl.
- JANUARY 31, 2009CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry handed down a death sentence for Calvin Dennis
USA - California. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry handed down a death sentence for Calvin Dennis
- JANUARY 30, 2009BruneiDEATH PENALTY
BRUNEI SULTAN COMMUTES OFW DEATH PENALTY
the Sultan of Brunei commuted to life the death sentence of a Filipino worker who was convicted of murder.
- JANUARY 30, 2009EcuadorDEATH PENALTY
ECUADOR: US MUST RETURN ITS CITIZEN ON DEATH ROW
Ecuador's government hired a lawyer to appeal the sentences against a citizen on Florida's death row and Interior Minister Fernando Bustamante called again for the US to return the man to the South American country
- JANUARY 30, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI BEHEADED FOR MURDER OF EX-WIFE
a Saudi Arabian man convicted of murdering his ex-wife was beheaded by the sword in the capital Riyadh.
- JANUARY 30, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Singapore national Kelvyn John, 29, was sentenced to death by judge Abdu Samah Nordin...
Singapore national Kelvyn John, 29, was sentenced to death by judge Abdu Samah Nordin...
- JANUARY 30, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Mohd Rizal Mohd Jamil, a van driver from Kangkar Tebrau...
Mohd Rizal Mohd Jamil, a van driver from Kangkar Tebrau...
- JANUARY 29, 2009AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
DEBATE RAGES IN ALGERIA OVER PROPOSED DEATH PENALTY BAN
debate is heating up in Algeria between clerics and human rights activists over a proposed ban on capital punishment in the country.
- JANUARY 29, 2009JapanDEATH PENALTY
COUNCIL OF EUROPE SECRETARY GENERAL TERRY DAVIS CONDEMNS EXECUTIONS IN JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES
General Terry Davis, the Council of Europe secretary condemned executions in Japan and the United States.
- JANUARY 29, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: 2 EXECUTED BY TALIBAN IN TRIBAL AREAS
according to Pakistani security sources, the Taliban guerrillas along the Afghani border captured and executed two individuals accused of collaborating with the authorities.
JANUARY 29, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: DRAFT TO ANNUL CAPITAL PUNISHMENT SENT TO PRESIDENT
the Pakistani Interior Ministry sent a summary to President Asif Ali Zardari for his
JANUARY 29, 2009IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: WOMAN HANGED FOR MURDER
an Iranian woman was hanged in the prison of Rafsanjan (south-eastern Iranian province
JANUARY 29, 2009JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: FOUR DEATH ROW INMATES EXECUTED
Japan hanged four convicted murderers, officials said, carrying out the country's first executions of the year despite international criticism.
- JANUARY 29, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Ricardo Ortiz, 46, latino, was put to death
USA - Texas. Ricardo Ortiz, 46, latino, was put to death
JANUARY 29, 2009IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: TWO SENTENCED TO HANG FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
two people were sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking.
- JANUARY 29, 2009New MexicoDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Mexico. The House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee voted 5-2 to pass House Bill 285, which would abolish the death penalty
USA - New Mexico. The House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee voted 5-2 to pass House Bill 285, which would abolish the death penalty
- JANUARY 29, 2009MarylandDEATH PENALTY
USA - Maryland. Gov. Martin O'Malley asked his lawmakers to abolish the death penalty
USA - Maryland. Gov. Martin O'Malley asked his lawmakers to abolish the death penalty
- JANUARY 28, 2009KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: DEATH PENALTY UPHELD IN FILIPINA’S WILFUL MURDER
the Kuwaiti Court of Appeals affirmed the death penalty on a Filipino charged with the premeditated killing of a woman compatriot over a year ago in a fit of jealousy rage.
- JANUARY 28, 2009BulgariaDEATH PENALTY
EXECUTION AWAITS BULGARIAN DRIVER IN IRAN
A Bulgarian truck driver who had been missing for four months has be
- JANUARY 28, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER
an Additional District and Sessions Judge in Pakistan awarded a death sentence to a murder convict and imposed a Rs100,000 fine on him.
- JANUARY 28, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS THREE FOR MURDER
three Iranians convicted of murder have been hanged recently in the south of the country, local newspapers
- JANUARY 28, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER
a man was sentenced to death for murder by Additional District and Sessions Judge Rana Muhammad Yousaf and imposed a Rs100,000 fine on him.
- JANUARY 28, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Younis Mohammed Abu ‘Amra, 37, from Gaza City...
Younis Mohammed Abu ‘Amra, 37, from Gaza City...
- JANUARY 28, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Usamah Na'im Atallah, 40, from Gaza City...
Usamah Na'im Atallah, 40, from Gaza City...
- JANUARY 28, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Virgil Martinez was executed.
USA - Texas. Virgil Martinez was executed.
JANUARY 28, 2009IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO HANGED IN THE PRISON OF ISFAHAN
Two men were hanged in the prison of Isfahan (central Iran) early this morning, reported
- JANUARY 27, 2009BelarusDEATH PENALTY
BELARUSIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS TO FIGHT AGAINST DEATH PENALTY
A campaign “Human Rights Activists against Death Penalty” has started in Belarus.
- JANUARY 27, 2009United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
DUBAI COURT SENTENCES MAN TO DEATH FOR KILLING SECURITY GUARD
the Court of First Instance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sentenced a Pakistani to death
- JANUARY 27, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
EU STRONGLY CONDEMNS MASS EXECUTION IN IRAN
the European Union strongly protested the execution of 22 ind
- JANUARY 27, 2009VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. The Senate has voted to expand the death penalty
USA - Virginia. The Senate has voted to expand the death penalty
- JANUARY 27, 2009FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. In Bartow, a jury recommended 7-5 that Jamail Hogan should be executed
USA - Florida. In Bartow, a jury recommended 7-5 that Jamail Hogan should be executed
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JANUARY 27, 2009IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR HANGED IN MASHAD
Four young men were hanged in the prison of Mashad (northeastern I
- JANUARY 26, 2009ItalyDEATH PENALTY
EU, IRAN: D'ELIA AND ZAMPARUTTI (HANDS OFF CAIN), VICTORY OF RIGHTS AGAINST THE REAL POLITIK
"It is a victory for the rule of law in Europe and a defeat for the Mullah's regime, that for too long has successfully exerted its political strength and blackmail, and to which Europe has too often submitted," Sergio D'Elia and Elisabetta Zamparutti, Se
- JANUARY 26, 2009UruguayDEATH PENALTY
4 OUT OF 10 URUGUAYANS SUPPORT DEATH PENALTY
four out of every 10 of Uruguayan are in favour of capital punishment.
JANUARY 26, 2009YemenDEATH PENALTYYEMEN: COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE AGAINST FIRST CONVICT OF 2ND SANA'A CELL
the Yemeni Appeal Court upheld a death sentence against Jaafar al-Mirhabi of the "2
- JANUARY 26, 2009NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nebraska. The State Board of Pardons voted 3-0 today to grant pardons to 5 people in 1985 murder
USA - Nebraska. The State Board of Pardons voted 3-0 today to grant pardons to 5 people in 1985 murder
- JANUARY 25, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
PALESTININ AUTHORITY: EX-PRESIDENTIAL GUARD GIVEN DEATH FOR COLLABORATING WITH ISRAEL
Presiding Judge Ahmed Abu Dayyah of the Palestinian Authority Military
- JANUARY 25, 2009UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni praised judges for refusing to scrap the death penalty
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni praised judges for refusing to scrap the death penalty
- JANUARY 25, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
two men, Sa’id Jamil ‘Abed Zuhud, 24, and Abdul Fatah Mohammed Sammour...
two men, Sa’id Jamil ‘Abed Zuhud, 24, and Abdul Fatah Mohammed Sammour...
JANUARY 25, 2009IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SIX CONVICTED OF DRUG TRAFFICKING, RAPE HANGED
Iran has hanged six men convicted of drug trafficking and other crimes in a prison in the
- JANUARY 23, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR TRAFFICKING MORPHINE, HEROIN
the High Court in Malaysia sentenced a 41-year-old man to death after finding him guilty of drug trafficking. Justice Datuk Ahmadi Asnawi passed sentence on Ng Pak Nang, from Jalan Daud, under Section 39B(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
- JANUARY 23, 2009South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
SOUTH KOREA: “GANGHWA STRANGLER” SENTENCED TO DIE FOR MURDERS
a court in Incheon, South Korea, issued a death sentence to a man identified only by his surname, Ha.
- JANUARY 23, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
judge Datuk Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin of the Malaysian Federal Court...
judge Datuk Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin of the Malaysian Federal Court...
- JANUARY 23, 2009AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta reinstated the death sentence for Billy Joe Magwood
USA - Alabama. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta reinstated the death sentence for Billy Joe Magwood
- JANUARY 22, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTY
the Lahore High Court (LHC) in Pakistan sought a report from the Punjab government on a petition filed against the solitary confinement of thousands of prisoners on death row in death cells
the Lahore High Court (LHC) in Pakistan sought a report from the Punjab government on a petition filed against the solitary confinement of thousands of prisoners on death row in death cells
- JANUARY 22, 2009DEATH PENALTY
OKLAHOMA (USA): MAN CONVICTED OF KILLING TULSA CLERK PUT TO DEATH
A man convicted of beating a convenience store clerk to death with a baseball bat
- JANUARY 22, 2009UgandaDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Court ruling on the death sentence in Uganda drew conflicting interpretations from the legal fraternity and human rights activists
the Supreme Court ruling on the death sentence in Uganda drew conflicting interpretations from the legal fraternity and human rights activists
- JANUARY 22, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Hani Ibrahim Abu Rida, 27, from Khuza’a village...
Hani Ibrahim Abu Rida, 27, from Khuza’a village...
- JANUARY 22, 2009AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Circuit Judge Joseph "Rusty" Johnston ordered the execution of Donald Whatley
USA - Alabama. Circuit Judge Joseph "Rusty" Johnston ordered the execution of Donald Whatley
- JANUARY 22, 2009OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Darwin Demond Brown has been put to death at Oklahoma State Penitentiary
USA - Oklahoma. Darwin Demond Brown has been put to death at Oklahoma State Penitentiary
- JANUARY 22, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Reginald Perkins was executed
USA - Texas. Reginald Perkins was executed
JANUARY 22, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: TWO IN CONNECTION WITH MILK SCANDAL SENTENCED TO DEATH
Two men in connection with China tainted milk scandal have been sentenced to death
- JANUARY 21, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
ten men were hanged in Tehran’s Evin prison early this morning, Iranian state run news agency
ten men were hanged in Tehran’s Evin prison early this morning, Iranian state run news agency
- JANUARY 21, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
COURT BACKS SUSPENDED DEATH PENALTY FOR CORRUPT FORMER BEIJING VICE MAYOR
in China, a second hearing rejected the appeal of Beijing's former vice mayor Liu Zhihua and sustained the suspended death penalty for him for corruption.
- JANUARY 21, 2009BelarusDEATH PENALTY
POSSIBLE ABOLITION OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT AS BELARUS JOINS COUNCIL OF EUROPE, PROSECUTOR GENERAL
Belarus can abolish the death penalty in its pursuit to join the Council of Europe...
- JANUARY 21, 2009IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Karnataka High court in India admitted an appeal by some jailed Deendar Anjuman activists against the death sentence awarded to 11 of them for their role in the church blasts that rocked Karnataka in 2000
the Karnataka High court in India admitted an appeal by some jailed Deendar Anjuman activists against the death sentence awarded to 11 of them for their role in the church blasts that rocked Karnataka in 2000
- JANUARY 21, 2009IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Indian Supreme Court commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence awarded by the trial court to two brothers for violently killing their brother-in-law
the Indian Supreme Court commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence awarded by the trial court to two brothers for violently killing their brother-in-law
- JANUARY 21, 2009MexicoDEATH PENALTY
MEXICAN CONGRESS TO HOLD DEATH PENALTY FORUMS
Mexico's Congress agreed to hold forums on the possibility of reinstating the death penalty for some crimes.
- JANUARY 21, 2009VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Senate committee passes death penalty expansion.
USA - Virginia. Senate committee passes death penalty expansion.
- JANUARY 21, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
Molla Gol Hassan, a 21 years old Afghan citizen...
Molla Gol Hassan, a 21 years old Afghan citizen...
JANUARY 21, 2009DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 19 PEOPLE EXECUTED IN TWO DAYS
According to the Iranian media 19 people were hanged in Iran in the last two days.
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JANUARY 21, 2009IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
three men were hanged in the prison of Yazd, central Iran, early this m
- JANUARY 21, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Frank Moore, 49, black, was executed
USA - Texas. Frank Moore, 49, black, was executed
- JANUARY 20, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
One man was hanged in the prison of Yazd, Iran, reported the
One man was hanged in the prison of Yazd, Iran, reported the
- JANUARY 20, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
Two men identified as "A.S." and "A.B." were hanged in the prison of Yazd,
Two men identified as "A.S." and "A.B." were hanged in the prison of Yazd,
- JANUARY 20, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
a drug smuggler, identified only as Gholam was hanged...
a drug smuggler, identified only as Gholam was hanged in the city of Kardj, Iran, the government-run daily newspaper Iran reported.
- JANUARY 20, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
Three unidentified men were hanged in the prison of Yazd, Iran, news agency
Three unidentified men were hanged in the prison of Yazd, Iran, news agency
- JANUARY 20, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
IRANIAN WOMAN TO BE WHIPPED NOT STONED FOR ADULTERY: REPORT
Iran's judiciary chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahrudi has commuted a sentence of stoning to death handed down to a woman convicted of adultery to 100 lashes.
- JANUARY 20, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
Two men were hanged in the prison of Isfahan, central Iran, early this morning
Two men were hanged in the prison of Isfahan, central Iran, early this morning
- JANUARY 20, 2009KenyaDEATH PENALTY
KENYA: CONVICT PUTS DEATH LAW ON TRIAL
a man on death row in Kenya, Godfrey Mutiso, is challenging the mandatory death sentence imposed on persons convicted for murder.
- JANUARY 20, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
IRANIAN KURDISTAN: WOMAN CONDEMNED TO DEATH
Kurdish political prisoner Ms. Zaynab Jalalian aged 27, was condemned to death by Kermanshah Revolutionary Court in Iranian Kurdistan
- JANUARY 20, 2009UgandaDEATH PENALTY
UGANDAN PRESIDENT PARDONS EX-MINISTER JAILED FOR 20 YEARS
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni pardoned Chris Rwakisisi, who was serving a death
- JANUARY 20, 2009UgandaDEATH PENALTY
UGANDA MOVES TO END CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Uganda's Supreme Court ruled that death sentences be commuted to life imprisonment after
- JANUARY 20, 2009CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Benjamin Wayne Watta, 63, black, was sentenced to death
USA - California. Benjamin Wayne Watta, 63, black, was sentenced to death
- JANUARY 19, 2009MexicoDEATH PENALTY
US EXECUTION BREACHED INTERNATIONAL LAW
the execution of a Mexican national in Texas in 2008 breached US obligations under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held.
- JANUARY 19, 2009JordanDEATH PENALTY
JORDAN WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING HUSBAND
a Jordanian woman, 31, was sentenced to death by the criminal court for murdering her husband, a judicial official said.
- JANUARY 19, 2009IndiaDEATH PENALTY
SC QUESTIONS NHRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CLEMENCY TO DEATH ROW CONVICT
the Indian Supreme Court saw red over the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recommending clemency to a condemned prisoner, terming it not a fit case for a life sentence.
- JANUARY 19, 2009TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
TAIWAN SHOULD ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY: BTCO
the top British representative in Taiwan said that an abolition of the death penalty in Taiwan could set the country apart from China and demonstrate to the world that it is a liberal democracy
- JANUARY 19, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Gaylon George Walbey's death sentence overturned.
USA - Texas. Gaylon George Walbey's death sentence overturned.
- JANUARY 18, 2009JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
JAMAICA PLANS TO HANG CONVICTED CHILD KILLER
a man convicted of killing three children in Jamaica was sentenced to hang, in the first death sentence
- JANUARY 18, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: TURKISH BARBER ON DEATH ROW TO BE RELEASED SOON
a Turkish barber in Saudi Arabia who was sentenced to death by a Jeddah court on blasphemy
- JANUARY 18, 2009IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: ‘HANGING’ IN LIMBO: 11 AWAIT EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY
11 people awarded the death penalty by various courts in Haryana, India, have been waiting several years for their appeals to be heard
- JANUARY 17, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the former head of a university in Zhejiang province, China, was sentenced to death, suspended for two years
the former head of a university in Zhejiang province, China, was sentenced to death, suspended for two years
- JANUARY 17, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
a lorry attendant in Malaysia was sentenced to death by the High Court after he was found guilty of murdering a 47 year old businesswoman five years ago
a lorry attendant in Malaysia was sentenced to death by the High Court after he was found guilty of murdering a 47 year old businesswoman five years ago
- JANUARY 16, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
a Saudi man convicted of murder was beheaded in Hafr Al-Baten in the Eastern Province...
a Saudi man convicted of murder was beheaded in Hafr Al-Baten in the Eastern Province...
- JANUARY 16, 2009CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Susan M. Speer sentenced Paul Wesley Baker to death
USA - California. Judge Susan M. Speer sentenced Paul Wesley Baker to death
- JANUARY 15, 2009DEATH PENALTY
1ST US EXECUTION OF 09 IN TEXAS
A man convicted of murdering three people during a night of robberies more than 13 years ago in Fort Worth was put to death in Texas in the nation's first execution of the year. Curtis Moore, 40, was pronounced dead at 6:21 p.m., eight minutes after the
- JANUARY 15, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI MINOR BEHEADED FOR KILLING COMPATRIOT
a Saudi Arabian minor convicted of murder was beheaded by the sword in the south-western border town of Abha.
- JANUARY 15, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
MAN EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING IN EAST CHINA
a court in east China's Fujian Province executed a man for smuggling and trafficking about
- JANUARY 15, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a remarried bank clerk in northern China was sentenced to death for hiring a hit man to strangle her son so she could have a child with her new husband
a remarried bank clerk in northern China was sentenced to death for hiring a hit man to strangle her son so she could have a child with her new husband
- JANUARY 15, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
two men were executed in eastern China after escaping prison and attacking police. Liu Junjie, 35 and Wang Bing 31, attacked a prison guard and two policemen
two men were executed in eastern China after escaping prison and attacking police. Liu Junjie, 35 and Wang Bing 31, attacked a prison guard and two policemen
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- JANUARY 15, 2009AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
DEATH PENALTY IN ALGERIA MEANT TO TERRIFY POLITICAL OPPONENTS”
Sheikh Abderahmane Chibane, Head of the Muslim Scholars Association in Algeria, accused several human rights activists of being against Islam for pleading for the end to the death penalty.
- JANUARY 15, 2009SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALI EXECUTED FOR 'APOSTASY'
an Islamist militia in Somalia executed a Somali politician who they accused of betraying his religion by working with non-Muslim Ethiopian forces
- JANUARY 15, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: CAB DRIVER IN SHANDONG EXECUTED
a 32 year old cab driver was executed for multiple murders, rapes and robberies...
- JANUARY 15, 2009AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. James Harvey Callahan was executed today
USA - Alabama. James Harvey Callahan was executed today
- JANUARY 15, 2009ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Wayne Prince was sentenced to death
USA - Arizona. Wayne Prince was sentenced to death
JANUARY 15, 2009AlgeriaDEATH PENALTYALGERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TERRORISM
the Criminal Court in Algiers issued the death sentence against a man bearing the initials K.J, nicknamed
- JANUARY 14, 2009NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal in Nigeria is to rule at a later date on whether or not to admit additional grounds of evidence filed by Rev. Emeka Ezeugothe Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal in Nigeria is to rule at a later date on whether
the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal in Nigeria is to rule at a later date on whether or not to admit additional grounds of evidence filed by Rev. Emeka Ezeugo
- JANUARY 14, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a court in east China upheld the death penalty for the owner of a beauty parlour convicted of fraud and illegally raising more than 700 million yuan
a court in east China upheld the death penalty for the owner of a beauty parlour convicted of fraud and illegally raising more than 700 million yuan
- JANUARY 14, 2009UgandaDEATH PENALTY
political and religious leaders in Uganda declared their opposition to capital punishment for those convicted of ritual murder
political and religious leaders in Uganda declared their opposition to capital punishment for those convicted of ritual murder
- JANUARY 14, 2009SingaporeDEATH PENALTY
SINGAPORE: STOP EXECUTIONS: AMNESTY
human rights watchdog Amnesty International asked Singapore to make public 'comprehensive information' about its use of the death penalty and again urged the government to stop executions.
- JANUARY 14, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
PHILIPPINES: SOLON SAYS DEATH PENALTY DOES NOT DETER HEINOUS CRIMES
North Cotabato 2nd District Rep. Bernardo Piñol Jr. said he was against moves by other lawmakers to restore the death penalty for cases involving illegal drugs in the Philippines.
- JANUARY 14, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Abdullah bin Khidhr bin Abdullah al-Ghamdi was executed in Saudi Arabia for murder.
Abdullah bin Khidhr bin Abdullah al-Ghamdi was executed in Saudi Arabia for murder.
- JANUARY 14, 2009QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR: NATIONAL GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDER
a Qatari national was given the death penalty for killing a man during a family dispute and the 12 people
JANUARY 14, 2009ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: DEATH ROW PARDONS FOR 53 PRISONERS
His excellency the President of Zambia, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, pardoned and commuted the
- JANUARY 14, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Curtis Moore has been put to death in the nation's 1st execution of the year.
USA - Texas. Curtis Moore has been put to death in the nation's 1st execution of the year.
- JANUARY 13, 2009YemenDEATH PENALTY
YEMENI COURT SENTENCES MAN TO PUBLIC EXECUTION FOR CHILD RAPE AND MURDER
the Sana'a Criminal Court in Yemen ordered an adult executed in public for the rape and murder of an 11
- JANUARY 13, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN JUDICIARY CONFIRMS MEN STONED TO DEATH FOR ADULTERY
Iran's judiciary confirmed that two men were stoned to death for adultery in the northeastern city of
- JANUARY 13, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
EUROPEAN UNION URGES IRAN TO ELIMINATE DEATH PENALTY THROUGH STONE BEATING
"The EU seriously condemns new facts of death penalty through stone beating in Iran," the EU declaration
- JANUARY 13, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the verdicts in a trial of three former executives of Yunnan Copper Group were announced in China, with former deputy manager Yu Weiping receiving the death sentence for his role in a corruption scandal
the verdicts in a trial of three former executives of Yunnan Copper Group were announced in China, with former deputy manager Yu Weiping receiving the death sentence for his role in a corruption scandal
- JANUARY 13, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a local court in central China's Hunan Province upheld its 2005 death sentence against a former official who was convicted of graft and misappropriating public funds
a local court in central China's Hunan Province upheld its 2005 death sentence against a former official who was convicted of graft and misappropriating public funds
- JANUARY 13, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri and Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Vicente Sotto III to think of other ways to solve the illegal drugs problem
an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri and Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Vicente Sotto III to think of other ways to solve the illegal drugs problem
- JANUARY 12, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
the move to reimpose the death penalty in the Philippines gathered more steam in Congress after another lawmaker filed one more bill reviving capital punishment
the move to reimpose the death penalty in the Philippines gathered more steam in Congress after another lawmaker filed one more bill reviving capital punishment
- JANUARY 12, 2009AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
the Taliban said a man executed was sentenced a man to death for murder based on the verdict of their court in Ghazni city, in southern Ghazni province of Afghanistan
the Taliban said a man executed was sentenced a man to death for murder based on the verdict of their court in Ghazni city, in southern Ghazni province of Afghanistan
- JANUARY 12, 2009IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: TANDOOR MURDER: SC TO HEAR SHARMA PETITION IN APRIL
the Indian Supreme Court will hear the death sentence of former Youth Congress president Sushil Sharma’s petition in April. Former Youth Congress leader Sushil Sharma was sentenced for the murder of his wife Naina Sahni and later disposing off her body in
JANUARY 12, 2009AlgeriaDEATH PENALTYALGERIA: REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON DEATH PENALTY OPENS IN ALGIERS
a regional conference on penal reform and the UN resolution calling for a moratorium
- JANUARY 11, 2009EgyptDEATH PENALTY
10 EGYPTIAN MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER GANG RAPE
a judge in Egypt sentenced 10 men to death for the crime of gang rape. The court heard
- JANUARY 11, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI MAN BEHEADED FOR KILLING COMPATRIOT
Authorities in Saudi Arabia beheaded a Saudi man convicted of killing a fellow national after a dispute
- JANUARY 11, 2009QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR: DEATH PENALTY REPRIEVE
a lower criminal court which sentenced a housewife to face the firing squad for killing her maid had a lighter sentence imposed by the Qatar Court of Appeals, which ruled that the murder was not premeditated.
- JANUARY 11, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
staunch pro-life advocate and Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Lito Atienza opposed moves to revive the death penalty to resolve the persistent drug problem in the country
staunch pro-life advocate and Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Lito Atienza opposed moves to revive the death penalty to resolve the persistent drug problem in the country
- JANUARY 11, 2009BahamasDEATH PENALTY
BAHAMAS: CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP CONDEMNS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
a Christian faith leader in the Bahamas declared that capital punishment needs to be abolished and other alternatives for punishment considered
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- JANUARY 11, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Jonathan Bruce Reed has his conviction reversed
USA - Texas. Jonathan Bruce Reed has his conviction reversed
- JANUARY 10, 2009IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
the Dutch Foreign Ministry announced that the Netherlands will pay the legal costs for two Dutch citizens in Indonesia who are appealing against their death sentence for producing the party drug ecstasy
the Dutch Foreign Ministry announced that the Netherlands will pay the legal costs for two Dutch citizens in Indonesia who are appealing against their death sentence for producing the party drug ecstasy
- JANUARY 10, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
Philippine President Macapagal-Arroyo is still against capital punishment even as moves to reimpose the death penalty gained support in Congress
Philippine President Macapagal-Arroyo is still against capital punishment even as moves to reimpose the death penalty gained support in Congress
- JANUARY 10, 2009United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Here's a list of the people The Innocence Project freed from prison in 2008 by using DNA evidence.
USA - Here's a list of the people The Innocence Project freed from prison in 2008 by using DNA evidence.
- JANUARY 9, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: DRUG BARON EXECUTED AFTER ALL ASSETS SEIZED
a man was executed for drug dealing in Guangzhou, China. Chen Bingxi was found guilty of trafficking and manufacturing 12.36 tons of crystal meth and selling and transporting more than 100 kgs of heroin.
- JANUARY 9, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN GETS DEATH FOR MURDER OF GIRLFRIEND IN HOTEL ROOM
a married shipping agent was sentenced to death by the Shah Alam High Court in Malaysia for the murder of his girlfriend.
- JANUARY 9, 2009YemenDEATH PENALTY
the Yemeni Seyaj Organisation for Childhood Protecting demanded the execution of three men charged of raping and killing a child in Sana’a early in December 2008the Yemeni Seyaj Organisation for Childhood Protecting demanded the execution of three men cha
the Yemeni Seyaj Organisation for Childhood Protecting demanded the execution of three men charged of raping and killing a child in Sana’a early in December 2008
- JANUARY 9, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
PHILIPPINES: DEATH PENALTY BILL REVIVED AT SENATE
a bill reimposing the death penalty is being revived at the Philippine Senate by Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri.
- JANUARY 9, 2009GhanaDEATH PENALTY
GHANA: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES COMMUTATION OF ALL DEATH SENTENCES
Amnesty International welcomed the commutation of all death sentences by the outgoing President John Kufuor and urged the new President of Ghana, John Atta Mills, to seize the moment and take immediate steps to abolish the death penalty in law
- JANUARY 9, 2009SingaporeDEATH PENALTY
just minutes after his execution, the liver...
just minutes after his execution, the liver...
- JANUARY 9, 2009CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Timothy Joseph McGhee has received a death sentence
USA - California. Timothy Joseph McGhee has received a death sentence
- JANUARY 9, 2009NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR KIDNAPPERS IN ABIA
the State House of Assembly in Abia, Nigeria, acted against the rising tide of kidnapping in
JANUARY 9, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: POLICEMAN EXECUTED FOR RAPING EXPATRIATE
A traffic police officer in Riyadh was executed after he was convicted of kidnapping an expatriate man,
JANUARY 9, 2009SingaporeDEATH PENALTYSINGAPORE: 'ONE-EYED DRAGON' HANGED
the man dubbed the One-eyed Dragon, Tan Chor Jin, 42, was executed on at Changi Prison in Singapore
- JANUARY 8, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN TO HANG FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
the Malaysian High Court sentenced a man from Aceh to death for trafficking in 491g of ganja in 2006
- JANUARY 8, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
the controversial drug case involving three suspects from wealthy families sparked moves in the Philippine House of Representatives to revive the death penalty for drug traffickers
the controversial drug case involving three suspects from wealthy families sparked moves in the Philippine House of Representatives to revive the death penalty for drug traffickers
- JANUARY 8, 2009PhilippinesDEATH PENALTY
former Philippine president Joseph Estrada joined calls to revive the death penalty, only for convicted illegal drug pushers and users
former Philippine president Joseph Estrada joined calls to revive the death penalty, only for convicted illegal drug pushers and users
- JANUARY 8, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
unidentified individuals who claimed that they were members...
unidentified individuals who claimed that they were members...
- JANUARY 8, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
judge Datuk Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad of the Malaysian High Court...
judge Datuk Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad of the Malaysian High Court...
- JANUARY 8, 2009PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. Jose A. Marrero, 40, has been resenteced to life in jail due to his mental retardation.
USA - Pennsylvania. Jose A. Marrero, 40, has been resenteced to life in jail due to his mental retardation.
- JANUARY 7, 2009LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. Patrick Kennedy, the man whose conviction led the U.S. Supreme Court to ban the death penalty for child rape, was resentenced this morning to life in prison
USA - Louisiana. Patrick Kennedy, the man whose conviction led the U.S. Supreme Court to ban the death penalty for child rape, was resentenced this morning to life in prison
- JANUARY 7, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: DEATH SENTENCE
Sun Yonghua, a Shaanxi Province native...
- JANUARY 7, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
HAMAS EXECUTES 6 SUSPECTED OF COLLABORATION
in Palestine, Hamas security officers executed six men suspected...
- JANUARY 7, 2009KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
the Kuwaiti Court of Appeals commuted the death sentence of Hajjaj Mohammed Adel Al-Saadi, who is also known as the ‘Hawalli Monster’
the Kuwaiti Court of Appeals commuted the death sentence of Hajjaj Mohammed Adel Al-Saadi, who is also known as the ‘Hawalli Monster’
- JANUARY 7, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY: HAMAS EXECUTES FORMER B'TSELEM FIELD WORKER
a Palestinian human rights activist and journalist who used to work for
- JANUARY 7, 2009VietnamDEATH PENALTY
Siu Krot, a Degar aged 65, was brutally murdered by both civilians and security police for his farmland.
Siu Krot, a Degar aged 65, was brutally murdered by both civilians and security police for his farmland.
- JANUARY 7, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Haidar Mahmoud Husein Ghanem...
Haidar Mahmoud Husein Ghanem...
- JANUARY 7, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Hasan Ahmed Hejazi, 37, from Jabalia refugee camp...
Hasan Ahmed Hejazi, 37, from Jabalia refugee camp...
JANUARY 7, 2009GhanaDEATH PENALTYGHANA: KUFUOR COMMUTES ALL DEATH SENTENCES
Ghana’s outgoing President John Kufuor pardoned more than 500 prisoners, the Ghanaian Times reported.
- JANUARY 6, 2009OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio sentenced only 3 people to death last year.
USA - Ohio. Ohio sentenced only 3 people to death last year.
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- JANUARY 6, 2009AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
an official of the Popular National Assembly sent laws regarding...
an official of the Popular National Assembly sent laws regarding...
- JANUARY 5, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: POISONER SENTENCED TO DEATH
two men were sentenced to death and two others were punished for their involvement in a food poisoning incident in 2007 that killed two people and put 63 others in hospital in the city in February, local media reported
- JANUARY 5, 2009Vatican CityDEATH PENALTY
HOLY SEE: POPE HAILS UN CALL FOR DEATH PENALTY MORATORIUM
Pope Benedict XVI hailed last month's UN resolution calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty and called for a debate on the sanctity of life.
- JANUARY 5, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: BISHA’S ONE-MAN FIRING SQUAD
Zamil, a 55 year old Saudi Arabian, turned his hobby of hunting birds into a profession of executing criminals by gunfire.
- JANUARY 5, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Hesham Tawfiq al-Najjar, 45...
Hesham Tawfiq al-Najjar, 45...
- JANUARY 3, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS BAHA'I MAN FOR RAPING DAUGHTER - REPORT
a follower of the Baha'i faith was executed after his daughter complained he had raped her, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported.
- JANUARY 3, 2009NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: ELECHI COMMUTES 2 DEATH SENTENCES
in Nigeria, Ebonyi State Governor Chief Martin Elechi commuted the death sentences of two prisoners to life sentences.
- JANUARY 3, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: NAFEEK CASE POSTPONED AGAIN
the Dawadmi High Court in Saudi Arabia indefinitely postponed the case of Rizana Nafeek, the Sri Lankan maid sentenced to death in 2007 for death of an infant in her care.
- JANUARY 2, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
TWO SRI LANKANS BEHEADED IN SAUDI ARABIA
two Sri Lankans were beheaded by the sword in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of armed robbery and
- JANUARY 2, 2009AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
ALGERIA: DEATH PENALTY FOR 2 MEN INVOLVED IN BOUTEFLIKA ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
the Criminal Court in Batna province, eastern Algeria, sentenced a man identified as Fayçal. M to death.
- JANUARY 2, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Saleh Khalil Ahmed Abu Zeid, 59...
Saleh Khalil Ahmed Abu Zeid, 59...
- JANUARY 1, 2009LiberiaDEATH 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, 2009St. Kitts & NevisDEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Sierra 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, 2009Trinidad & 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, 2009BotswanaDEATH 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, 2009RussiaDEATH 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, 2009YemenDEATH 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, 2009UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
- JANUARY 1, 2009ArgentinaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
- JANUARY 1, 2009ChinaDEATH 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, 2009IndiaDEATH 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, 2009IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2009JapanDEATH 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, 2009LibyaDEATH 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, 2009Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2009SyriaDEATH 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, 2009BangladeshDEATH 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, 2009KuwaitDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2009SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
Somalia has been without central government since 1991...
Somalia has been without central government since 1991...
- JANUARY 1, 2009EthiopiaDEATH 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, 2009SudanDEATH PENALTY
The crimes punishable by death are murder, armed robbery...
The crimes punishable by death are murder, armed robbery...
- JANUARY 1, 2009SingaporeDEATH 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, 2009Saudi 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, 2009MalawiDEATH 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, 2009North 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, 2009PeruDEATH 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, 2009AfghanistanDEATH 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, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes...
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes...
- JANUARY 1, 2009IraqDEATH 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, 2009KazakhstanDEATH 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, 2009VietnamDEATH PENALTY
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009IranDEATH PENALTY
Offences punishable by death include:
Offences punishable by death include:
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH PENALTY
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
- JANUARY 1, 2009New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009UruguayDEATH 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, 2009Timor-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, 2009SamoaDEATH 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, 2009ItalyDEATH 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, 2009VanuatuDEATH 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, 2009ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009IsraelDEATH PENALTY
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
- JANUARY 1, 2009TuvaluDEATH 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, 2009CambodiaDEATH 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, 2009MicronesiaDEATH 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, 2009CanadaDEATH 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, 2009ParaguayDEATH 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, 2009PhilippinesDEATH 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, 2009Marshall 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
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- JANUARY 1, 2009AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
- JANUARY 1, 2009New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
- JANUARY 1, 2009VenezuelaDEATH 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, 2009MexicoDEATH 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, 2009EcuadorDEATH 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, 2009HaitiDEATH 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, 2009ChileDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
- JANUARY 1, 2009ColombiaDEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
- JANUARY 1, 2009PanamaDEATH 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, 2009HondurasDEATH 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, 2009Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
- JANUARY 1, 2009NicaraguaDEATH 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, 2009El 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
- JANUARY 1, 2009Dominican 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, 2009TürkiyeDEATH 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, 2009SpainDEATH PENALTY
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
- JANUARY 1, 2009BoliviaDEATH 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, 2009SwedenDEATH 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, 2009UkraineDEATH 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, 2009SlovakiaDEATH PENALTY
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2009SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2009United 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, 2009SloveniaDEATH PENALTY
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2009BrazilDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
- JANUARY 1, 2009RomaniaDEATH PENALTY
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2009PolandDEATH 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, 2009NorwayDEATH 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, 2009SerbiaDEATH 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, 2009MoldovaDEATH 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, 2009PortugalDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2009NetherlandsDEATH 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, 2009MontenegroDEATH PENALTY
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
- JANUARY 1, 2009San 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, 2009MonacoDEATH 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, 2009North 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, 2009MaltaDEATH 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, 2009HungaryDEATH 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, 2009IrelandDEATH PENALTY
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2009LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2009LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2009GreeceDEATH 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, 2009IcelandDEATH 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, 2009LatviaDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2009LithuaniaDEATH PENALTY
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
- JANUARY 1, 2009EstoniaDEATH 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, 2009BulgariaDEATH 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, 2009CroatiaDEATH PENALTY
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2009GermanyDEATH 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, 2009DenmarkDEATH PENALTY
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
- JANUARY 1, 2009CyprusDEATH 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, 2009CzechiaDEATH PENALTY
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2009FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- JANUARY 1, 2009GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
- JANUARY 1, 2009FinlandDEATH 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, 2009South 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, 2009MozambiqueDEATH 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, 2009AndorraDEATH PENALTY
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states:
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
- JANUARY 1, 2009AustriaDEATH 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, 2009ArmeniaDEATH 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, 2009RwandaDEATH 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
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- JANUARY 1, 2009Bosnia & 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, 2009BelgiumDEATH PENALTY
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
- JANUARY 1, 2009São 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, 2009AlbaniaDEATH 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, 2009AlgeriaDEATH 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, 2009GabonDEATH 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, 2009BeninDEATH 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, 2009MauritiusDEATH 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, 2009BurundiDEATH PENALTY
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza
- JANUARY 1, 2009NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
The Nigerian Constitution states at Part II...
The Nigerian Constitution states at Part II...
- JANUARY 1, 2009Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2009AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Cape 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, 2009Côte 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, 2009UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Uganda's penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda's penal code provides for 15 capital offences
- JANUARY 1, 2009NepalDEATH 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, 2009TurkmenistanDEATH 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, 2009PalauDEATH PENALTY
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
- JANUARY 1, 2009NauruDEATH 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, 2009MaliDEATH 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, 2009TunisiaDEATH 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, 2009TajikistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2009NamibiaDEATH 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, 2009Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person...
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person...
- JANUARY 1, 2009United 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, 2009Congo - 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, 2009Burkina FasoDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
- JANUARY 1, 2009KyrgyzstanDEATH 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, 2009AzerbaijanDEATH 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, 2009TongaDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
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- JANUARY 1, 2009MadagascarDEATH 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, 2009KiribatiDEATH 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, 2009ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Zimbabwe at Chapter 3, section 12...
The Constitution of Zimbabwe at Chapter 3, section 12...
- JANUARY 1, 2009GuatemalaDEATH 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, 2009OmanDEATH 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, 2009Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTY
High treason and premeditated murder are capital crimes in Myanmar.
High treason and premeditated murder are capital crimes in Myanmar.
- JANUARY 1, 2009St. Vincent & GrenadinesDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009QatarDEATH 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, 2009ThailandDEATH 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, 2009Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009St. LuciaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MauritaniaDEATH PENALTY
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009DominicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009GrenadaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
- JANUARY 1, 2009EgyptDEATH PENALTY
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MongoliaDEATH 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, 2009ChadDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
- JANUARY 1, 2009JordanDEATH 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, 2009GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MaldivesDEATH 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, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2009JamaicaDEATH 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, 2009Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime.
Murder is a capital crime.
- JANUARY 1, 2009BahamasDEATH 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, 2009TanzaniaDEATH 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, 2009BelizeDEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009ZambiaDEATH 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, 2009BahrainDEATH 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
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- JANUARY 1, 2009BruneiDEATH 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, 2009United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape...
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape...
- JANUARY 1, 2009South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2009BarbadosDEATH PENALTY
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2009EswatiniDEATH 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, 2009LesothoDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009LaosDEATH 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, 2009TogoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2009, Togo's parliament voted unanimously to abolish the death penalty.
On June 23, 2009, Togo's parliament voted unanimously to abolish the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2009GhanaDEATH 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, 2009MoroccoDEATH 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, 2009LebanonDEATH 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, 2009GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
- JANUARY 1, 2009KenyaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009NigerDEATH 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, 2009Congo - 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, 2009SeychellesDEATH PENALTY
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2009FijiDEATH 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, 2009GambiaDEATH 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, 2009DjiboutiDEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
- JANUARY 1, 2009EritreaDEATH 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, 2009CubaDEATH 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, 2009CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2009BhutanDEATH 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.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Central African RepublicDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder...
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MassachusettsDEATH PENALTY
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2009IowaDEATH PENALTY
Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
- JANUARY 1, 2009Vatican 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, 2009MaineDEATH PENALTY
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
- JANUARY 1, 2009AlaskaDEATH PENALTY
Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty
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- JANUARY 1, 2009North DakotaDEATH PENALTY
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2009SenegalDEATH 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, 2009Rhode IslandDEATH PENALTY
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2009WisconsinDEATH PENALTY
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
- JANUARY 1, 2009HawaiiDEATH 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, 2009ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MichiganDEATH PENALTY
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MinnesotaDEATH PENALTY
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
- JANUARY 1, 2009West VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
- JANUARY 1, 2009ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009DelawareDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2009NevadaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is electrocution.
The method of execution is electrocution.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MississippiDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009IndianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009IdahoDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MontanaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The
- JANUARY 1, 2009KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009TexasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2009OhioDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH 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, 2009OregonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
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- JANUARY 1, 2009OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009United States Armed ForcesDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009FloridaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009WyomingDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MissouriDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009TaiwanDEATH 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, 2009UtahDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009MarylandDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009New MexicoDEATH PENALTY
On July 1, 2009, new laws go into effect around the country.
On July 1, 2009, new laws go into effect around the country.
- JANUARY 1, 2009DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009IllinoisDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Puerto 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, 2009Macao 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, 2009North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2009BermudaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Hong 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, 2009Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI JUDICIAL REFORMS TO START ON 1 JAN 09 - DAILY
Saudi Arabian judicial reforms commenced, with the process to bring about structural and procedural
- JANUARY 1, 2009North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. North Carolina finished 2008 with just 1 defendant sentenced to death
USA - North Carolina. North Carolina finished 2008 with just 1 defendant sentenced to death
- JANUARY 1, 2009New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Jersey. Prosecutors had no problemns after the abolition one year ago.
USA - New Jersey. Prosecutors had no problemns after the abolition one year ago.
- JANUARY 1, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: LHC CONFIRMS DEATH SENTENCE
a division bench of the Lahore High Court in Pakistan, consisting of Justice Tariq Shamim and Justice Kazim Ali Malik, confirmed a death sentence of a man and reduced that of his co-accused to life imprisonment.
- JANUARY 1, 2009PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Zahoor Ahmed, son of Ahmed Baksh, who was convicted in a murder case in Pakistan, was scheduled to be executed on this day
Zahoor Ahmed, son of Ahmed Baksh, who was convicted in a murder case in Pakistan, was scheduled to be executed on this day
- JANUARY 1, 2009UgandaDEATH PENALTY
UGANDA: BISHOP CALLS FOR DEATH PENALTY
the former bishop of the Kigezi Diocese in Uganda, Rev William Rukirande, called for the death penalty for civil servants and politicians who embezzle public funds and abuse their offices.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
Talal Imad Khalil al-Mughrabi, 26, from Al-Bureij Refugee Camp...
Talal Imad Khalil al-Mughrabi, 26, from Al-Bureij Refugee Camp...