Chronological archive

January 2011

The 421 news items published by Hands Off Cain in January 2011, in chronological order.

421 news items

Most frequent countriesIran · 37 Pakistan · 17 China · 12 Malaysia · 10 United States · 10

DEATH PENALTYJANUARY 31, 2011 · China

TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER ILLEGAL DEMOLITION IN NORTH CHINA

Gao Haidong was sentenced to death by the Taiyuan City Intermediate People's Court in north China's Shanxi Province for murdering villager Meng during an illegal demolition on October 30, 2010.

JANUARY 31, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
CHINA: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
the No. 1 Intermediate People's Court of Chongqing...
JANUARY 31, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: DEATH SENTENCE AWARDED FOR MURDER
in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Additional Sessions Judge Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan sentenced Mushtaq, alias Billa, of Chak No.157-RB, to death for shooting dead Mehmood Aalam of the same locality over litigation some time ago.
JANUARY 31, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
EU CONDEMNS IRAN'S HANGING OF DUTCH-IRANIAN WOMAN
the European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton condemned Iran's hanging of Dutch-Iranian citizen Sahra Bahrami, 46, for cocaine smuggling.
JANUARY 31, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: MAN CONVICTED OF SPYING FOR ISRAEL SENTENCED TO DEATH
the spokesman for the Iranian judicial branch announced that a person convicted of
JANUARY 31, 2011Taiwan
DEATH PENALTY
TAIWAN: MA APOLOGISES TO THE PUBLIC OVER WRONGFUL EXECUTION
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and the Ministry of National Defense (MND) formally
JANUARY 30, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
CHINESE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATOR GETS SUSPENDED DEATH SENTENCE FOR CORRUPTION
Song Yong, 56, a former senior legislator in northeast China's Liaoning Province was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for taking bribes totalling 10.2 million yuan during 2000 to 2009 by the Second Intermediate People's Court of Beijing.
JANUARY 30, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
Prosecutor general Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi told the Islamic republic's official IRNA news
Prosecutor general Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi told the Islamic republic's official IRNA news
JANUARY 30, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
one person was hanged in Tehran for drug trafficking, Iran’s prosecutor general,
one person was hanged in Tehran for drug trafficking, Iran’s prosecutor general,
JANUARY 30, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: ACCUSED GETS 69-TIME DEATH SENTENCE
in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Anti-Terrorist Court No-II Judge Raja Ikhlaq Hussain sentenced Hameedullah Khan to death 69 times, life imprisonment as well, and fined him Rs21.8 million for two suicide bomb blasts at the outer gates of the Pakistan Ordnance Fac
JANUARY 30, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PERSON EXECUTED, PAIR CONDEMNED TO DEATH
one person was hanged in Tehran for drug trafficking, Iran’s prosecutor general
JANUARY 29, 2011Algeria
DEATH PENALTY
ALGERIA: SIX DEATH SENTENCES IN BORDJ BOUARRERIDJ
the Constantine criminal court in Algeria sentenced six men to death for the June 17, 2009...
JANUARY 29, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS IRANIAN-DUTCH WOMAN FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
an Iranian-Dutch woman, Zahra Bahrami, arrested after taking part in anti-government
JANUARY 29, 2011India
DEATH PENALTY
INDIA: TAMIL NADU BUS BURNING: SC STAYS DEATH FOR 3
a bench of the Indian Supreme Court comprising Justices Reddy and Nijjar stayed the execution of AIADMK activists Nedu aka Nedunchezian, Madhu aka Ravichandran and C Muniappan.
JANUARY 29, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN SENT TO THE GALLOWS FOR MURDER
in Malaysia, Yii Ming Tung was sentenced to death by Justice Yew Jen Kie for killing fireman Alexander Ganok by stabbing him on May 8, 2009. He died on May 13.
JANUARY 29, 2011Trinidad & Tobago
DEATH PENALTY
TRINIDAD PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE DEATH PENALTY LEGISLATION
the Trinidad and Tobago parliament will begin debating an amendment to the constitution on February 18 as the government seeks to implement the death penalty.
JANUARY 29, 2011Mauritius
DEATH PENALTY
the Mauritian Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam...
the Mauritian Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam...
JANUARY 28, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - The New York Times Opinion: On Lethal Injection, F.D.A. and Supreme Court are wrong
USA - The New York Times Opinion: On Lethal Injection, F.D.A. and Supreme Court are wrong
JANUARY 28, 2011Somalia
DEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB EXECUTES SOMALI MAN ACCUSED OF SPYING FOR FBI
Al-Shabaab militants executed a Somali man in the center of Mogadishu, charging him
JANUARY 28, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 11 MORE HANGINGS
Eleven people have been executed recently in Iran, according to the official Iranian news sources.
JANUARY 28, 2011Kuwait
DEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: COURT UPHOLDS DEATH AGAINST MAN FOR KILLING HIS FRIEND OVER WEALTH
the Kuwaiti Court of Appeals presided by Judge Salem Al-Khudair recently
JANUARY 27, 2011Zambia
DEATH PENALTY
ZAMBIA: 5 TO HANG FOR MURDER
judge Munyinda Wanki of the Lusaka High Court in Zambia sentenced five people to death for murder, in two different cases.
JANUARY 27, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
Ten people were executed in Iran, according to the official Iranian news sources.
Ten people were executed in Iran, according to the official Iranian news sources.
JANUARY 27, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
Farhad Tarom, a kurdish political prisoner, was executed in the Oroumiyeh Central
Farhad Tarom, a kurdish political prisoner, was executed in the Oroumiyeh Central
JANUARY 27, 2011Egypt
DEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: MAN WHO STABBED HIS FILIPINA WIFE 31 TIMES GETS DEATH SENTENCE
Egyptian national Attalla Mohammad was sentenced to death in Kuwait for killing his Filipina wife Norhaisa Nasa Andao by stabbing her 31 times in a beauty saloon after their relationship soured.
JANUARY 27, 2011Jordan
DEATH PENALTY
JORDAN: DEATH SENTENCE COMMUTED
a Jordanian court commuted the death sentence of Akram for fatally stabbing his cousin to 10 years imprisonment.
JANUARY 27, 2011Bangladesh
DEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: ONE TO WALK GALLOWS FOR KILLING WIFE IN GOPALGANJ
in Gopalganj, Bangladesh, Tuhin Kazi of Manikhar village was sentenced to death by Judge Golam Morshed of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal for killing his wife Mina Sultana for dowry on August 10, 2007.
JANUARY 27, 2011Utah
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Utah. Bill SB202 that shortens death penalty appeals was unanimously passed from the House Judiciary Standing Committee
USA - Utah. Bill SB202 that shortens death penalty appeals was unanimously passed from the House Judiciary Standing Committee
JANUARY 27, 2011Sri Lanka
DEATH PENALTY
SRI LANKA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER ACCUSED
in Sri Lanka, Matara High Court Judge Sisira Kumara Ratnayake sentenced Hekarella Gamachchige Kumarasiri, alias Ruppekumara, to death for murdering Jayalath Gunasekarage Piyasiri of Alakoladeniya with a knife on January 1, 2008.
JANUARY 27, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: THREE TO HANG FOR GANJA TRAFFICKING
three people including a couple were sentenced to death by hanging by the high
JANUARY 26, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
CHINA: FORMER COURT CHIEF SENTENCED ON GRAFT CHARGES
Zhang Tao, 48, former vice president of the Superior People's Court of Chongqing Municipality in southwest China...

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JANUARY 26, 2011United Arab Emirates
DEATH PENALTY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: COURT ORDERS EXECUTION
the Ras Al Khaimah Criminal Court in the United Arab Emirates sentenced an Asian
JANUARY 26, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
One man was hanged in the southwestern Iranian town of Ahvaz convicted of apostasy, reported
One man was hanged in the southwestern Iranian town of Ahvaz convicted of apostasy, reported
JANUARY 26, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: TRIPLE MURDER ACCUSED AWARDED DEATH
the Anti-Terrorism Court in Sargodha, Pakistan, sentenced Fateh Sher to death and 17 years imprisonment for killing his sister Safia Bibi, her daughter Shaheen Kausar and her son Wali due to a marriage dispute on May 18, 2008.
JANUARY 26, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: DEATH SENTENCE AWARDED TO TWO
in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Anti Terrorism Court-II Judge Chaudhary Muneer Ahmad sentenced Basharat Shah and Muneer Ahmad to death and fined them Rs 300,000 each ordered them to pay Rs 600,000 compensation. They allegedly shot dead Hajji Muhammad Asghar and
JANUARY 26, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MAN GIVEN DEATH IN MURDER CASE
inside the judicial complex of Karachi central prison in Pakistan, Additional district and sessions judge (south) Sagheer Ahmed Sheikh sentenced Aslam Jogi to death for killing Junaid-ur-Rahman under Kalakot police station on October 5, 2003. The court al
JANUARY 26, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: LHC UPHOLD DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER
a Rawalpindi Division Bench of the Lahore High Court in Pakistan, comprising Justice Rauf Sheikh and Rashid Sheikh upheld the death sentence of Dhok Charagh Din resident Zeshan, alias Shani, for murdering Walid, 10, for ransom under the Sadiqabad police s
JANUARY 26, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Drug maker opposes use of its sedative for executions
USA - Drug maker opposes use of its sedative for executions
JANUARY 25, 2011Egypt
DEATH PENALTY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: DEATH SENTENCE FOR PREMEDITATED MURDER
in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Cassation Court upheld the death sentence awarded to
JANUARY 25, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
USA: OHIO TO REPLACE SODIUM THIOPENTAL WITH PENTOBARBITAL
Ohio has announced it will no longer be using the known common anesthetic for
JANUARY 25, 2011India
DEATH PENALTY
INDIA: VIOLATING SC ORDER, STATES KEEP DEATH ROW PRISONERS ISOLATED
in violation of Supreme Court directions, 28 persons are being kept in solitary confinement in various jails in India. Information under Right to Information (RTI) Act obtained by Navkiran Singh, a lawyer practicing in Punjab and Haryana High Court, revea
JANUARY 25, 2011Nigeria
DEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: REPS SET TO ADOPT DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORISM
the Nigerian House of Representatives is set to pass into law the anti-terrorism bill that recommends death penalty for terrorism.
JANUARY 25, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: DEATH FOR MURDER
an Anti Terrorism Court in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, sentenced Zafar Hussain to death for killing his two wives Rukhsana and Jameela and four children in Khanpur tehsil of Rahimyar Khan district in 2009 over a domestic dispute.
JANUARY 25, 2011India
DEATH PENALTY
INDIA: SUPREME COURT COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE IN SURAT
a three judge bench of the Indian Supreme Court commuted the death sentence of Ramesh Chandubhai Rathod to life imprisonment.
JANUARY 25, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PEOPLE HANGED
three people have been hanged recently in Iran, in three different cities.
JANUARY 25, 2011Ohio
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio to replace sodium thiopental with pentobarbital
USA - Ohio. Ohio to replace sodium thiopental with pentobarbital
JANUARY 25, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Emmanuel Hammond, 45, black, was executed
USA - Georgia. Emmanuel Hammond, 45, black, was executed
JANUARY 25, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - UK firm 'has sold enough drugs to execute 90 inmates'.
USA - UK firm 'has sold enough drugs to execute 90 inmates'.
JANUARY 25, 2011Zimbabwe
DEATH PENALTY
ZIMBABWE: DEBATE ON THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH SENTENCE
Amnesty International in conjunction with Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum held a two day
JANUARY 24, 2011North Korea
DEATH PENALTY
N.KOREA HOLDS PUBLIC EXECUTION OVER S.KOREAN PROPAGANDA
North Korea this month publicly executed two of its citizens for handling propaganda
JANUARY 24, 2011United Arab Emirates
DEATH PENALTY
UAE: EMIRATI TEENAGER SENTENCED TO DIE FOR KILLING
The court of cassation has upheld the death sentence for an Emirati man who, as a 19-year
JANUARY 24, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE MEN HANGED FOR RAPE
three men were hanged in Tehran’s Evin prison convicted of rape. These three were
JANUARY 24, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
Iran hanged a murderer-rapist in public in Karaj city, the official IRNA
Iran hanged a murderer-rapist in public in Karaj city, the official IRNA
JANUARY 24, 2011Illinois
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Illinois. Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon urges Gov. Pat Quinn to abolish the death penalty
USA - Illinois. Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon urges Gov. Pat Quinn to abolish the death penalty
JANUARY 24, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN CONFIRMS DEATH PENALTY
the Iranian government confirmed that Dutch-Iranian woman Zahra Bahrami, 45, was sentenced to death for possessing cocaine. A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry made an official announcement. The Dutch Foreign Ministry has confirmed this to RNW.
JANUARY 24, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: HIGH COURT SENDS TWO MEN TO THE GALLOWS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Judge Datuk Su Geok Yiam of the Malaysian High Court sentenced Tong Kam Yew, 39, and Wang Wee Cheng, 29, to death for trafficking 143.8 grams of methamphetamine at Restoran Hwa Beng, Jalan Kenari 6 on Februay 3, 2008.
JANUARY 24, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO POST-ELECTIONS POLITICAL PRISONERS HANGED
Iran hanged in Tehran’s Evin prison two political activists held during the 2009
JANUARY 24, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO BROTHERS HANGED IN BOJNORD
Two men were hanged in northeastern Iranian town of Bojnord, reported the state run Iranian news agency Fars.
JANUARY 24, 2011Bangladesh
DEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: FIVE TO GO TO GALLOWS IN JL LEADER MURDER CASE
Sirajganj, Bangladesh, District and session judge Salma Bhanu sentenced BNP
JANUARY 24, 2011Saudi Arabia
DEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: 144 PRISONERS ON DEATH ROW SIT FOR EXAMS
thousands of prison inmates in Saudi Arabia sat for mid year examinations this week, including
JANUARY 23, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
one man was hanged in the prison of Yasouj, southwest of Iran, reported the Iranian state
one man was hanged in the prison of Yasouj, southwest of Iran, reported the Iranian state

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JANUARY 23, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - American Society of Anesthesiologists Statement on Sodium Thiopental’s Removal from the Market
USA - American Society of Anesthesiologists Statement on Sodium Thiopental’s Removal from the Market
JANUARY 22, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: FOUR GET DEATH FOR KIDNAPPING CHILD
in Pakistan, Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Anand Ram Hotwani sentenced Arz Mohammad...
JANUARY 22, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN, DEATH SENTENCE
in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, an additional district and sessions judge sentenced Kosar Ali to death for killing his relative Nauman Sattar over a family feud in the area of Airport police in January 2010. He was also fined Rs100, 000.
JANUARY 22, 2011Illinois
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Illinois. A group of former US attorneys urge Quinn to abolish death penalty.
USA - Illinois. A group of former US attorneys urge Quinn to abolish death penalty.
JANUARY 21, 2011Italy
DEATH PENALTY
HANDS OFF CAIN: EXCELLENT DECISION BY HOSPIRA TO CEASE PRODUCTION OF SODIUM THIOPENTAL FOR LETHAL INJECTIONS
Hands Off Cain, the Radical Association which campaigned to prevent sodium thiopental (a drug used
JANUARY 21, 2011Italy
DEATH PENALTY
USA: HOSPIRA TO STOP MAKING LETHAL-INJECTION DRUG
The sole U.S. maker of a key execution drug has decided to permanently halt production of the drug, which could lead many states to face delay in carrying out the death penalty.
JANUARY 21, 2011Pennsylvania
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Hector Morales, 28, hispanic, to death
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Hector Morales, 28, hispanic, to death
JANUARY 21, 2011Ohio
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. The Court of Appeals threw out the death sentence of Michael Goodwin, 36, black
USA - Ohio. The Court of Appeals threw out the death sentence of Michael Goodwin, 36, black
JANUARY 21, 2011Nebraska
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Nebraska. The Department of Corrections said today it has received a shipment of sodium thiopental from India
USA - Nebraska. The Department of Corrections said today it has received a shipment of sodium thiopental from India
JANUARY 21, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Hospira announced today it will exit the sodium thiopental market and no longer attempt to resume production of its product
USA - Hospira announced today it will exit the sodium thiopental market and no longer attempt to resume production of its product
JANUARY 21, 2011Japan
DEATH PENALTY
JAPAN: JUSTICE MINISTER TO CONSIDER ABOLISHING DEATH PENALTY
Justice Minister Satsuki Eda said a study group set up by the justice ministry would
JANUARY 20, 2011Uganda
DEATH PENALTY
UGANDA: COURT MAINTAINS DEATH SENTENCE
the Ugandan Court of Appeal, led by Deputy Chief Justice, Alice Mpagi Bahegeine
JANUARY 20, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
one prisoner was hanged in the prison of Bojnourd, northeast of Iran, reported the state
one prisoner was hanged in the prison of Bojnourd, northeast of Iran, reported the state
JANUARY 20, 2011South Sudan
DEATH PENALTY
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
JANUARY 19, 2011United Arab Emirates
DEATH PENALTY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN ABU DHABI
an Abu Dhabi appeal court sentenced an Afghan national to death for smuggling
JANUARY 19, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: FISH WHOLESALER SENT TO GALLOWS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
fish wholesaler T'ng Chee Woon, 37...
JANUARY 19, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 10 PEOPLE HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Ten people were executed in Karaj’s Rejai Shahr Prison, Iran, early this morning.
JANUARY 18, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN’S DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD
Judge Mahmud, Yunus and Hj Ma’ah of the Court of Appeal in Kota
JANUARY 18, 2011Italy
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Benedetto Cipriani, extradited from Italy, was beaten by his cellmate and is in critical condition
USA - Connecticut. Benedetto Cipriani, extradited from Italy, was beaten by his cellmate and is in critical condition
JANUARY 18, 2011New Mexico
DEATH PENALTY
New Mexico. New Gov. Susana Martinez will work to reinstate death penalty
New Mexico. New Gov. Susana Martinez will work to reinstate death penalty
JANUARY 18, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN SET TO EXECUTE TWO BY STONING
Iran is set to execute two men, identified as Ayub and Mosleh, 20 and 21 years old, by stoning in the city of Piranshahr in the province of Kurdistan.
JANUARY 18, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: BOUNCER SENT TO GALLOWS FOR MURDER
in Malaysia, bouncer Jee Chai Foo, 26, was sentenced to death by Presiding High Court Judge Datuk Albert Linton for killing his employer Neward Sadat, 50, with a metal chair, knife and stick on January 4, 2009, after a fight at Third Mile commercial centr
JANUARY 18, 2011Thailand
DEATH PENALTY
THAILAND: DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDER
a provincial court in Thailand sentenced Wijai Narkwan to death for killing policemen Thanee Buaphan...
JANUARY 18, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: EXECUTED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
Iran has hanged a drug smuggler in the southern city of Zarand in Kerman province
JANUARY 18, 2011Texas
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. U.S. Supreme Court lifts stay of Cleve Foster's execution.
USA - Texas. U.S. Supreme Court lifts stay of Cleve Foster's execution.
JANUARY 17, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN SUSPENDS SENTENCE TO HANG WOMAN IN STONING CASE
Iran has suspended a sentence to hang a woman at the center of a global outcry about
JANUARY 17, 2011Montana
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Montana. Bill introduced to repeal Montana's death penalty
USA - Montana. Bill introduced to repeal Montana's death penalty
JANUARY 17, 2011Bangladesh
DEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: MAN AWARDED DEATH PENALTY IN SATKHIRA
in Satkhira, Pakistan, Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge SM Rezanur Rahman sentenced Ruhul Amin, 30, of Telkara village in Kolaroa upazila, to death for killing his wife Zannatul Ferdous, 23, on May 9, 2007, after torturing her for d
JANUARY 17, 2011Iraq
DEATH PENALTY
PROTEST HELD IN IRAQ'S ARBIL AGAINST EXECUTION OF IRANIAN KURDISH ACTIVIST
over "2,000" people have staged a demonstration outside the Iranian consulate in Arbil, Iraq, in protest against the execution of a Kurdish activist Hoseyn Khezri in Iranian Orumiyah prison on 15 January.
JANUARY 17, 2011Yemen
DEATH PENALTY
YEMEN CONVICTS AL-QAIDA AGENT IN FRENCHMAN'S DEATH
a Yemeni security court sentenced suspected al-Qaida agent Hisham Assem to death for the killing of a French oil worker on October 6, 2010, on an oil firm compound.

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JANUARY 17, 2011India
DEATH PENALTY
INDIA: HC RESERVES ORDER ON KASAB’S APPEAL AGAINST DEATH SENTENCE
the Bombay high court reserved its order on the appeal filed by Pakistani Ajmal Amir Kasab against the death sentence awarded to him for his role in the terror attacks.
JANUARY 17, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: NO CHANGE IN ASHTIANI CASE, SAYS JUDICIARY
The Iranian judiciary said there have been no changes in the case of Sakineh Mohammadi
JANUARY 17, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
CHINA: ILLICIT ORGAN TRADE CONTINUES UNABATED
Illegal organ harvesting has become worse under reforms put in place by
JANUARY 16, 2011Egypt
DEATH PENALTY
EGYPTIAN HANDED DEATH SENTENCE FOR COPT KILLINGS
A Muslim man was condemned to death in south Egypt for the January 2010 slaying
JANUARY 16, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
RIGHTS GROUP DECRIES 'EXECUTION BINGE' IN IRAN
Iranian authorities unleashed an "execution binge" with an average rate of one person hanged every eight hours since the beginning of 2011...
JANUARY 15, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - federal. Judge Ginger Berrigan has overturned the death sentence of Paul Hardy
USA - federal. Judge Ginger Berrigan has overturned the death sentence of Paul Hardy
JANUARY 15, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
SINGAPORE: NEW HOPE FOR SENTENCED MALAYSIAN
Malaysian national Vui Kong, sentenced to death in Singapore in December 2009 for trafficking 47.27 grams of heroin, won a reprieve when the Court of Appeal reserved judgment.
JANUARY 15, 2011Mauritius
DEATH PENALTY
the head of the Government of Mauritius wants to reintroduce the death penalty in cases of murder...
the head of the Government of Mauritius wants to reintroduce the death penalty in cases of murder...
JANUARY 15, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: KURDISH POLITICAL PRISONER EXECUTED
one Kurdish political prisoner was executed in the prison of Oroumieh, in Iran.
JANUARY 15, 2011Somalia
DEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: THREE SOLDIERS EXECUTED IN MOGADISHU
a military court in Somalia executed three soldiers of transitional federal government on Saturday
JANUARY 15, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
USA: DEATH SENTENCE OVERTURNED
US District Judge Ginger Berrigan has overturned the death sentence of Paul
JANUARY 14, 2011Pennsylvania
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. Gov. Ed Rendell: Death Penalty Is Broken
USA - Pennsylvania. Gov. Ed Rendell: Death Penalty Is Broken
JANUARY 14, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
CHINESE COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR GUNMAN, ARMY DESERTER
in southwest China, Sichuan Provincial Higher People's Court upheld the death sentence of army deserter Wu Yong for killing a fellow serviceman in Yibin City of Sichuan in September 2003, for armed robbery and for killing Luo Zhongyong, 12, in 2002.
JANUARY 14, 2011Trinidad & Tobago
DEATH PENALTY
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: PRO DEATH PENALTY LEGISLATION TABLED IN T&T
the government in Trinidad & Tobago tabled legislation to remove obstacles to the death penalty.
JANUARY 14, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: SHC ACQUITS MAN IN SECTARIAN KILLING CASE
the Sindh High Court in Pakistan, headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed, set aside the death sentence of Mohammad Talha because the prosecution failed to prove the charges.
JANUARY 14, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
DETENTION BY CHINA OF 831 TIBETAN POLITICAL PRISONERS
in its last report, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), based in Dharamsala, said that on December 30, 2010, there were 831 Tibetan political prisoners. 360 of these were sentenced by courts and 12 were sentenced to jail.
JANUARY 14, 2011Japan
DEATH PENALTY
JAPAN: NEW MINISTER OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY
Japan has appointed a new justice minister who opposes the death penalty, raising hopes
JANUARY 13, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
ALABAMA (USA): INMATE EXECUTED AFTER TEMPORARY HALT
a convicted murderer was executed in Alabama after the US Supreme Court
JANUARY 13, 2011Alabama
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Leroy White, 52, black, was executed
USA - Alabama. Leroy White, 52, black, was executed
JANUARY 13, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FIVE MEN HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Iran has hanged five men convicted of drug trafficking, the state broadcaster
JANUARY 12, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: MAN HANGED FOR RAPE
one man was hanged in Tehran’s Evin prison early this morning.
JANUARY 12, 2011Somalia
DEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: A COURT IN PUNTLAND SENTENCES POLICE OFFICER TO DEATH
at military court in Somalia's semi-autonomous province of Puntland, judge Dhame Abdikarim Hassan sentenced Puntland police officer Bashir Mohammed Farah to death for murder during Putland's war against terrorist militias in the mountainous Galagala area
JANUARY 12, 2011North Korea
DEATH PENALTY
The Chosunilbo newspaper has reported executions in North Korea were increasing.
The Chosunilbo newspaper has reported executions in North Korea were increasing.
JANUARY 12, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SEVEN MEN EXECUTED IN TEHRAN
seven men were hanged in Tehran’s Evin prison early this morning. According to the Iranian news agency Aftab, the seven men were convicted of drug trafficking.
JANUARY 12, 2011Yemen
DEATH PENALTY
YEMEN: ORDERS TO STOP DEATH SENTENCE OF MINOR
the first lawyer in the Office of the General Attorney in Yemen ordered
JANUARY 12, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Long neutral, FDA helps states get drug needed for executions.
USA - Long neutral, FDA helps states get drug needed for executions.
JANUARY 11, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
ILLINOIS (USA): DEATH PENALTY ABOLITION PASSES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
the Illinois Senate, by a vote of 32-25, joined the House in voting to repeal the state’s death penalty and re-allocate funds in the Capital Litigation Trust Fund to a fund for murder victims’ services and law enforcement.
JANUARY 11, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: HRCP FOR STAYING EXECUTION
the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) noted with concern the issuance of death warrants for a man in Sukkur jail and demanded withdrawal of the order.
JANUARY 11, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
TEENAGE IRANIAN FACES EXECUTION OVER WITHDRAWN SODOMY 'CONFESSION'
a 19-year-old Iranian is facing execution on charges of attempted sodomy – even though the allegation was withdrawn by the accuser, according to reports. Ehsan was 17 when he was arrested.
JANUARY 11, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Anti-terrorism court judge Raja Arshad sentenced...
in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Anti-terrorism court judge Raja Arshad sentenced...

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JANUARY 11, 2011Algeria
DEATH PENALTY
Le Temps d'Algerie reported a Boumerdès court sentenced...
Le Temps d'Algerie reported a Boumerdès court sentenced al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb chief Abdelmalek Droukdel (also known as Abou Moussaab Abdelouadoud) and 15 other terrorists to death. The verdict against the 16 terrorists, including five emirs, was
JANUARY 11, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: FIVE AWARDED DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER
in Pakistan, Shakargarh Additional District & Session Judge Nadeem Gulzar sentenced
JANUARY 11, 2011Oklahoma
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Jeffrey David Matthews, 38, white, has been executed
USA - Oklahoma. Jeffrey David Matthews, 38, white, has been executed
JANUARY 11, 2011Texas
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. The United States Supreme Court issued a last minute reprieve for Cleve Foster, 47, white
USA - Texas. The United States Supreme Court issued a last minute reprieve for Cleve Foster, 47, white
JANUARY 11, 2011Illinois
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Illinois. The Senate today approved SB3539 to end the death penalty
USA - Illinois. The Senate today approved SB3539 to end the death penalty
JANUARY 11, 2011Tennessee
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. Outgoing Gov. Phil Bredesen commuted Edward Jerome Harbison 's death sentence
USA - Tennessee. Outgoing Gov. Phil Bredesen commuted Edward Jerome Harbison 's death sentence
JANUARY 10, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
CHINA: DEATH SENTENCE
Yu Haixu, 24, was given a two-year suspended death sentence recently by an intermediate people's court in Hohhot, China, for killing a male student Yao on May 10 at a cafe.
JANUARY 10, 2011India
DEATH PENALTY
INDIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BRUTALLY KILLING FATHER
in Delhi, India, Additional sessions judge Mr RK Gauba sentenced Jitender resident Nabi Karim, 25, to death and fined him Rs 5,000 for killing his father on March 13, 2008, as a sacrifice to a deity in 2008 to ward off troubles with his wife.
JANUARY 10, 2011Nigeria
DEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: 137 CONVICTS AWAITING DEATH AT KIRIKIRI
137 inmates in Kirikiri Maximum prison in Lagos, Nigeria, have been condemned to death, the Daily Sun reported after visiting the prison.
JANUARY 10, 2011Saudi Arabia
DEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: SAUDI MAN EXECUTED IN RIYADH
SPA news agency carried a Saudi Arabian Interior Ministry statement
JANUARY 10, 2011Missouri
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Gov. Jay Nixon commuted Richard Clay's death sentence
USA - Missouri. Gov. Jay Nixon commuted Richard Clay's death sentence
JANUARY 9, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN'S COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR DETAINED MAN - WEBSITE
the 36th branch of the Tehran Court of Appeals presided over by Hojjat...
JANUARY 8, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
ZAMBIA: CHINA FREES ZAMBIAN WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY FIRING SQUAD
Zambian woman Mary Musyalike, who was sentenced to death by firing squad in China for trafficking in drugs, was released and returned to Zambia. Zambia Direct Democracy Movement (ZDDM) National Co-ordinator Edwin Sakala thanked the Zambian Government for
JANUARY 8, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
CHINA: DEATH SENTENCE RULE FACES EXTRA SCRUTINY
China's Supreme People's Court will directly overturn death sentences in cases where evidence was collected by illegal means, in a move to further limit the application of capital punishment and pressure local courts to check evidence more thoroughly, SPC
JANUARY 8, 2011Italy
DEATH PENALTY
ILLINOIS: HANDS OFF CAIN APPEAL FOR THE SUSPENSION OF GEORGE RYAN'S SENTENCE
“We appeal to your sense of humanity and ask for a moratorium on the six and a half year sentence of ex Illinois Governor George Ryan, half of which he has already served, so that he can be at the bedside of his dying wife Lura,” the Hands Off Cain direct
JANUARY 8, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Police officials argue death penalty doesn't make us safer
USA - Police officials argue death penalty doesn't make us safer
JANUARY 8, 2011Yemen
DEATH PENALTY
YEMEN: MAN ON DEATH ROW MAKES CLEMENCY APPEAL TO SALEH
a Yemeni man facing execution next week for a murder committed in 1999 while he was 13 years old urged President Ali Abdullah Saleh to commute his death sentence.
JANUARY 8, 2011Zambia
DEATH PENALTY
ZAMBIA: MINER GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDERING CHINESE BOSS
Supreme Court judge Munyinda Wanki, sitting at the Lusaka High Court in Zambia, sentenced Pythias Chinene of Lusaka to death for murdering his Chinese boss Zong Tangku at Collum Coal Mine in Chongwe district on February 2, 2010.
JANUARY 8, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FOUR HANGED IN ISFAHAN FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Four men were hanged in the prison of central Iranian city of Isfahan, early today
JANUARY 7, 2011New Hampshire
DEATH PENALTY
USA - New Hampshire. Home invasion bill expands death penalty
USA - New Hampshire. Home invasion bill expands death penalty
JANUARY 7, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO MEN HANGED IN BOROUJERD
Two men were hanged in Boroujerd, west of Iran, early this morning.
JANUARY 7, 2011Colorado
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Colorado. Outgoing Gov. Bill Ritter today awarded a posthumous pardon to Joe Arridy, who was executed in 1939
USA - Colorado. Outgoing Gov. Bill Ritter today awarded a posthumous pardon to Joe Arridy, who was executed in 1939
JANUARY 6, 2011Australia
DEATH PENALTY
AUSTRALIAN ESCAPES EXECUTION IN AFGHANISTAN
a former Australian soldier convicted of murder in Afghanistan had his January 2009 death sentence commuted to a 20-year jail term.
JANUARY 6, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
ILLINOIS (USA): HOUSE VOTED TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY
Illinois House voted to abolish the death penalty. Late Thursday afternoon, the House
JANUARY 6, 2011India
DEATH PENALTY
INDIA: MEERUT FATHER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RAPING, KILLING DAUGHTER
in Meerut, India, Additional district and sessions judge Shyam Vinod sentenced Ajay Kumar, a labourer from Bihar, to death for raping and killing his daughter Renu, 7, on May 16, 2008.
JANUARY 6, 2011Saudi Arabia
DEATH PENALTY
SAUDI MAN EXECUTED FOR MURDER
Saudi Arabian national Naji bin Arif bin Sa'b al-Shamari, sentenced to death for killing fellow citizen Khalid bin Matrid bin Khalaf Al-Shamari over a family fued, was beheaded in A'rar in the country's north, the interior ministry said in a statement.
JANUARY 6, 2011Somalia
DEATH PENALTY
AL SHABAAB EXECUTES ENGLISH-SPEAKING MAN IN SOUTHERN SOMALIA FOR SPYING
in Goobweyne village in Somalia's Lower Jubba region...
JANUARY 6, 2011Illinois
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Billy Don Alverson, 39, black, was executed
USA - Oklahoma. Billy Don Alverson, 39, black, was executed
JANUARY 6, 2011Oklahoma
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Illinois. Illinois House voted to abolish the death penalty
USA - Illinois. Illinois House voted to abolish the death penalty
JANUARY 5, 2011China
DEATH PENALTY
PROSTITUTION-RING LEADER'S DEATH PENALTY UPHELD IN SW CHINA
the death penalty given to female gang boss Wang Ziqi in August 2010 by China's Chongqing No. 5 Intermediate People's Court was upheld by the Chongqing Municipal Higher People's Court.

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JANUARY 5, 2011Guyana
DEATH PENALTY
GUYANA: MAN GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR KILLING FATHER
in Guyana, Justice Dawn Gregory-Barnes sentenced Gowkarran ‘Silence’ Ramdayal, 25, to death for bludgeoning his father Bhowan Ramdayal on October 10, 2007, with a piece of iron in an argument money. The father died on January 16, 2008.
JANUARY 5, 2011Gambia
DEATH PENALTY
GAMBIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH
the High Court in Janjangbureh, Gambia...
JANUARY 5, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: 104 GET DEATH IN 2010
trial courts in Pakistan's Rawalpindi district handed down death sentence to 104 people in 2010, compared to 53 in 2009, data obtained from the district courts revealed.
JANUARY 5, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: CONVICTED MURDERER HANGED IN PUBLIC
Iran hanged in public a man convicted of committing a sensational daylight murder in a Tehran neighbourhood in October, state news agency IRNA reported.
JANUARY 5, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A convicted drug trafficker, identified only by his initials A.A., was executed
JANUARY 5, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: INDIAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TRAFFICKING DRUGS
A 27-year-old Indian was sentenced to death by a Malaysian court on charges
JANUARY 4, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE ON RESTAURANT OPERATOR
Chief Judge of Malasya Tan Sri Arifin Zakaria and judges Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali Mohd Yusoff and Datuk Heliliah Mohd Yusof of the Malaysian Federal Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of restaurant operator Mohd Farid Sukis, 35, for trafficking 1,
JANUARY 4, 2011United States
DEATH PENALTY
USA - Murder Victims’ Families Need Services More Than the Death Penalty.
USA - Murder Victims’ Families Need Services More Than the Death Penalty.
JANUARY 3, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
one man was hanged in the prison of Zahedan, Iran, early in the morning
one man was hanged in the prison of Zahedan, Iran, early in the morning
JANUARY 3, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
According to several Iranian news agencies seven people were hanged in the prison
According to several Iranian news agencies seven people were hanged in the prison
JANUARY 3, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
TALIBAN BEHEAD MILITANT FOR ‘SPYING’ FOR GOVERNMENT IN PAKISTAN
Taliban fighters beheaded fellow militant Gulbat Khan for spying for the government in the Ismail Zai area in the lawless Orakzai tribal region in northest Pakistan.
JANUARY 3, 2011Uganda
DEATH PENALTY
UGANDA: 12 CHILDREN ON DEATH ROW RELEASED
Ugandan High court judge Eldad Mwangusya ordered the release of 12 people who were arrested as juveniles and detained for 20 years following the failure of the justice minister to sentence them.
JANUARY 3, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: EIGHT PEOPLE HANGED
eight people were hanged in two different towns in Iran.
JANUARY 2, 2011Yemen
DEATH PENALTY
YEMEN HANDS DOWN DEATH SENTENCE TO SOMALI DRUG DEALER
the Primary Specialized Penal Court in Yemen's Hadramout province
JANUARY 2, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: DUTCH IRANIAN WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN IRAN
Dutch-Iranian woman Zahra Bahrami was found guilty of drug smuggling and sentenced to death by a court in Tehran, Iran, her daughter confirmed. She is reported to have been arrested after taking part in anti-government demonstrations.
JANUARY 1, 2011North Korea
DEATH 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, 2011Tajikistan
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
JANUARY 1, 2011Myanmar (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, 2011Mongolia
DEATH 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, 2011New Mexico
DEATH 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, 2011Iraq
DEATH 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, 2011Togo
DEATH 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, 2011Malaysia
DEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
JANUARY 1, 2011Palestinian Territories
DEATH PENALTY
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
In Palestinian areas three types of legislation are applied.
JANUARY 1, 2011Seychelles
DEATH PENALTY
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
JANUARY 1, 2011Tunisia
DEATH 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, 2011Guinea
DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
JANUARY 1, 2011Burundi
DEATH PENALTY
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated the new criminal code
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated the new criminal code which abolishes the death penalty but makes homosexuality a crime punishable by jail.
JANUARY 1, 2011Congo - Kinshasa
DEATH 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, 2011Suriname
DEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.

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JANUARY 1, 2011Kiribati
DEATH 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, 2011Equatorial Guinea
DEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Chad
DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
JANUARY 1, 2011Cuba
DEATH 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, 2011Papua New Guinea
DEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and piracy are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Laos
DEATH 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, 2011Oman
DEATH 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, 2011Kenya
DEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Fiji
DEATH 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, 2011Jordan
DEATH 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, 2011Lebanon
DEATH 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, 2011United Arab Emirates
DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape...
Capital crimes under the constitution are: murder, rape...
JANUARY 1, 2011South Korea
DEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
JANUARY 1, 2011Ghana
DEATH 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, 2011Morocco
DEATH 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, 2011Liberia
DEATH 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, 2011Senegal
DEATH 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, 2011Malawi
DEATH 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, 2011Gambia
DEATH 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, 2011Mauritania
DEATH PENALTY
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Tanzania
DEATH 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, 2011Eritrea
DEATH 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, 2011Sierra Leone
DEATH 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, 2011
DEATH 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, 2011Bhutan
DEATH 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, 2011Vietnam
DEATH PENALTY
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
Vietnam applies the death penalty for 29 different crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Bahrain
DEATH 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, 2011Central African Republic
DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder...
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
JANUARY 1, 2011Lesotho
DEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Cameroon
DEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.

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JANUARY 1, 2011Belarus
DEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
JANUARY 1, 2011Djibouti
DEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
JANUARY 1, 2011Zambia
DEATH 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, 2011Dominica
DEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Guyana
DEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Qatar
DEATH 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, 2011Japan
DEATH 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, 2011India
DEATH 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, 2011Indonesia
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
JANUARY 1, 2011Kuwait
DEATH 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, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes...
The death penalty is imposed for several crimes...
JANUARY 1, 2011Maldives
DEATH 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, 2011Jamaica
DEATH 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, 2011St. Kitts & Nevis
DEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
JANUARY 1, 2011St. Vincent & Grenadines
DEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Thailand
DEATH 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, 2011Solomon Islands
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
JANUARY 1, 2011Trinidad & Tobago
DEATH 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, 2011Singapore
DEATH 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, 2011Tonga
DEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
JANUARY 1, 2011Grenada
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
The death penalty can be applied for murder.
JANUARY 1, 2011St. Lucia
DEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Syria
DEATH 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, 2011Zimbabwe
DEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of Zimbabwe at Chapter 3, section 12...
The Constitution of Zimbabwe at Chapter 3, section 12...
JANUARY 1, 2011Sudan
DEATH PENALTY
The crimes punishable by death are murder, armed robbery...
The crimes punishable by death are murder, armed robbery...
JANUARY 1, 2011Libya
DEATH 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, 2011Yemen
DEATH 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, 2011United States
DEATH 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, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
Offences punishable by death include:
Offences punishable by death include:
JANUARY 1, 2011Nigeria
DEATH PENALTY
The Nigerian Constitution states at Part II, Chapter IV on Fundamental Rights
The Nigerian Constitution states at Part II, Chapter IV on Fundamental Rights

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JANUARY 1, 2011Uganda
DEATH PENALTY
Uganda's penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda's penal code provides for 15 capital offences
JANUARY 1, 2011Eswatini
DEATH 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, 2011Saudi Arabia
DEATH 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, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
JANUARY 1, 2011Botswana
DEATH 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, 2011New Jersey
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Barbados
DEATH PENALTY
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
JANUARY 1, 2011Bangladesh
DEATH 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, 2011Belize
DEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011China
DEATH 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, 2011Comoros
DEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2011Brunei
DEATH 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, 2011Egypt
DEATH PENALTY
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
JANUARY 1, 2011Turkmenistan
DEATH 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, 2011Sri Lanka
DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person...
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person...
JANUARY 1, 2011Afghanistan
DEATH 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, 2011Antigua & Barbuda
DEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime.
Murder is a capital crime.
JANUARY 1, 2011Somalia
DEATH PENALTY
Somalia has been without central government since 1991...
Somalia has been without central government since 1991...
JANUARY 1, 2011Uzbekistan
DEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
JANUARY 1, 2011Russia
DEATH 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, 2011Nauru
DEATH 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, 2011Nepal
DEATH 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, 2011Peru
DEATH 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, 2011Cambodia
DEATH 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, 2011Azerbaijan
DEATH 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, 2011Namibia
DEATH 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, 2011Burkina Faso
DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
JANUARY 1, 2011Canada
DEATH 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, 2011South Africa
DEATH 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, 2011Kazakhstan
DEATH 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

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JANUARY 1, 2011Ethiopia
DEATH 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, 2011Madagascar
DEATH 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, 2011Venezuela
DEATH 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, 2011Uruguay
DEATH 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, 2011Dominican Republic
DEATH 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, 2011Vanuatu
DEATH 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, 2011Timor-Leste
DEATH 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, 2011Ukraine
DEATH 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, 2011Palau
DEATH PENALTY
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
JANUARY 1, 2011Kyrgyzstan
DEATH 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, 2011Nicaragua
DEATH 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, 2011United Kingdom
DEATH 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, 2011Tuvalu
DEATH 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, 2011Switzerland
DEATH 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, 2011Serbia
DEATH 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, 2011North Macedonia
DEATH 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, 2011Türkiye
DEATH 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, 2011São Tomé & Príncipe
DEATH 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, 2011Sweden
DEATH 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, 2011Spain
DEATH PENALTY
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
JANUARY 1, 2011Slovakia
DEATH PENALTY
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
JANUARY 1, 2011San Marino
DEATH 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, 2011Slovenia
DEATH PENALTY
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
JANUARY 1, 2011Moldova
DEATH 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, 2011Norway
DEATH 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, 2011Rwanda
DEATH 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, 2011Romania
DEATH PENALTY
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
JANUARY 1, 2011Portugal
DEATH 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, 2011Poland
DEATH 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, 2011Panama
DEATH 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."

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JANUARY 1, 2011Philippines
DEATH 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, 2011Paraguay
DEATH 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, 2011Samoa
DEATH 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, 2011Micronesia
DEATH 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, 2011Montenegro
DEATH PENALTY
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
JANUARY 1, 2011Netherlands
DEATH 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, 2011Mozambique
DEATH 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, 2011Mauritius
DEATH 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, 2011New Zealand
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
JANUARY 1, 2011Monaco
DEATH 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, 2011Malta
DEATH 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, 2011Marshall Islands
DEATH 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, 2011Mexico
DEATH 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, 2011Latvia
DEATH 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, 2011Iceland
DEATH 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, 2011Mali
DEATH 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, 2011Luxembourg
DEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
JANUARY 1, 2011Hungary
DEATH 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, 2011Ireland
DEATH PENALTY
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
JANUARY 1, 2011Liechtenstein
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
JANUARY 1, 2011Israel
DEATH PENALTY
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
JANUARY 1, 2011Italy
DEATH 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, 2011Lithuania
DEATH PENALTY
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
JANUARY 1, 2011Guinea-Bissau
DEATH 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, 2011France
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
JANUARY 1, 2011Gabon
DEATH PENALTY
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
JANUARY 1, 2011Haiti
DEATH 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, 2011Greece
DEATH 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, 2011El Salvador
DEATH 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, 2011Finland
DEATH 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.

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JANUARY 1, 2011Georgia
DEATH PENALTY
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
JANUARY 1, 2011Honduras
DEATH 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, 2011Germany
DEATH 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, 2011Costa Rica
DEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
JANUARY 1, 2011Colombia
DEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
JANUARY 1, 2011Denmark
DEATH PENALTY
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
JANUARY 1, 2011Czechia
DEATH PENALTY
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
JANUARY 1, 2011Ecuador
DEATH 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, 2011Côte d’Ivoire
DEATH 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, 2011Croatia
DEATH PENALTY
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
JANUARY 1, 2011Congo - Brazzaville
DEATH 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, 2011Chile
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
JANUARY 1, 2011Cyprus
DEATH 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, 2011Belgium
DEATH PENALTY
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
JANUARY 1, 2011Austria
DEATH 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, 2011Bosnia & Herzegovina
DEATH 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, 2011Brazil
DEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
JANUARY 1, 2011Australia
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
JANUARY 1, 2011Benin
DEATH 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, 2011Cape Verde
DEATH 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, 2011Bulgaria
DEATH 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, 2011Bolivia
DEATH 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, 2011Armenia
DEATH 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, 2011Albania
DEATH 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, 2011Andorra
DEATH PENALTY
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states:
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
JANUARY 1, 2011Puerto Rico
DEATH 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, 2011North Carolina
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Algeria
DEATH 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, 2011Bermuda
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
JANUARY 1, 2011Macao SAR China
DEATH 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.

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JANUARY 1, 2011Argentina
DEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
JANUARY 1, 2011Hong Kong SAR China
DEATH 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, 2011Angola
DEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
JANUARY 1, 2011Florida
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
JANUARY 1, 2011Illinois
DEATH PENALTY
On March 9, 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn abolished the death penalty
On March 9, 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn abolished the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2011Washington
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Maryland
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011California
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Missouri
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Wyoming
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Taiwan
DEATH 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, 2011Oklahoma
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
JANUARY 1, 2011Virginia
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Utah
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011United States Armed Forces
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011South Carolina
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Oregon
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Tennessee
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Texas
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
JANUARY 1, 2011Pennsylvania
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011
DEATH 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, 2011Mississippi
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Nevada
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Nebraska
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is electrocution.
The method of execution is electrocution.
JANUARY 1, 2011Indiana
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Ohio
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Louisiana
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Montana
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The

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JANUARY 1, 2011Kentucky
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Idaho
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Delaware
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
JANUARY 1, 2011Hawaii
DEATH 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, 2011Connecticut
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Arkansas
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Arizona
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Michigan
DEATH PENALTY
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
JANUARY 1, 2011Georgia
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Alabama
DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
JANUARY 1, 2011Wisconsin
DEATH PENALTY
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
JANUARY 1, 2011Minnesota
DEATH PENALTY
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
JANUARY 1, 2011Massachusetts
DEATH PENALTY
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2011Rhode Island
DEATH PENALTY
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2011Alaska
DEATH PENALTY
Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2011West Virginia
DEATH PENALTY
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
JANUARY 1, 2011Maine
DEATH PENALTY
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
JANUARY 1, 2011Iowa
DEATH PENALTY
Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2011
DEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
JANUARY 1, 2011North Dakota
DEATH PENALTY
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2011Guatemala
DEATH 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, 2011Niger
DEATH 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, 2011Vatican City
DEATH 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, 2011Estonia
DEATH 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, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: EIGHT PEOPLE HANGED IN QOM
Eight people were hanged in the prison of Qom, south of Tehran, state run news
JANUARY 1, 2011Pakistan
DEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH BY JIRGA
the Sukkur Circuit Bench of the Sindh High Court in Pakistan ordered the Ghotki police to register an FIR against the people who conducted a Jirga, which sentenced a couple, Jeeja Sheikh and Shaukat Sheikh, to death after declaring them Karo and Kari.
JANUARY 1, 2011Iran
DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FOUR MEN HANGED IN BALUCHESTAN
four men were hanged in Zahedan prison in Sistan-Baluchestan.

January 2011

TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER ILLEGAL DEMOLITION IN NORTH CHINA

CHINA: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

PAKISTAN: DEATH SENTENCE AWARDED FOR MURDER

EU CONDEMNS IRAN'S HANGING OF DUTCH-IRANIAN WOMAN

IRAN: MAN CONVICTED OF SPYING FOR ISRAEL SENTENCED TO DEATH

TAIWAN: MA APOLOGISES TO THE PUBLIC OVER WRONGFUL EXECUTION

CHINESE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATOR GETS SUSPENDED DEATH SENTENCE FOR CORRUPTION

Prosecutor general Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi told the Islamic republic's official IRNA news

one person was hanged in Tehran for drug trafficking, Iran’s prosecutor general,

PAKISTAN: ACCUSED GETS 69-TIME DEATH SENTENCE

IRAN: ONE PERSON EXECUTED, PAIR CONDEMNED TO DEATH

ALGERIA: SIX DEATH SENTENCES IN BORDJ BOUARRERIDJ

IRAN HANGS IRANIAN-DUTCH WOMAN FOR DRUG SMUGGLING

INDIA: TAMIL NADU BUS BURNING: SC STAYS DEATH FOR 3

MALAYSIA: MAN SENT TO THE GALLOWS FOR MURDER

TRINIDAD PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE DEATH PENALTY LEGISLATION

the Mauritian Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam...

USA - The New York Times Opinion: On Lethal Injection, F.D.A. and Supreme Court are wrong

SOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB EXECUTES SOMALI MAN ACCUSED OF SPYING FOR FBI

IRAN: 11 MORE HANGINGS

KUWAIT: COURT UPHOLDS DEATH AGAINST MAN FOR KILLING HIS FRIEND OVER WEALTH

ZAMBIA: 5 TO HANG FOR MURDER

Ten people were executed in Iran, according to the official Iranian news sources.

Farhad Tarom, a kurdish political prisoner, was executed in the Oroumiyeh Central

KUWAIT: MAN WHO STABBED HIS FILIPINA WIFE 31 TIMES GETS DEATH SENTENCE

JORDAN: DEATH SENTENCE COMMUTED

BANGLADESH: ONE TO WALK GALLOWS FOR KILLING WIFE IN GOPALGANJ

USA - Utah. Bill SB202 that shortens death penalty appeals was unanimously passed from the House Judiciary Standing Committee

SRI LANKA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER ACCUSED

MALAYSIA: THREE TO HANG FOR GANJA TRAFFICKING

CHINA: FORMER COURT CHIEF SENTENCED ON GRAFT CHARGES

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: COURT ORDERS EXECUTION

One man was hanged in the southwestern Iranian town of Ahvaz convicted of apostasy, reported

PAKISTAN: TRIPLE MURDER ACCUSED AWARDED DEATH

PAKISTAN: DEATH SENTENCE AWARDED TO TWO

PAKISTAN: MAN GIVEN DEATH IN MURDER CASE

PAKISTAN: LHC UPHOLD DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER

USA - Drug maker opposes use of its sedative for executions

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: DEATH SENTENCE FOR PREMEDITATED MURDER

USA: OHIO TO REPLACE SODIUM THIOPENTAL WITH PENTOBARBITAL

INDIA: VIOLATING SC ORDER, STATES KEEP DEATH ROW PRISONERS ISOLATED

NIGERIA: REPS SET TO ADOPT DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORISM

PAKISTAN: DEATH FOR MURDER

INDIA: SUPREME COURT COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE IN SURAT

IRAN: THREE PEOPLE HANGED

USA - Ohio. Ohio to replace sodium thiopental with pentobarbital

USA - Georgia. Emmanuel Hammond, 45, black, was executed

USA - UK firm 'has sold enough drugs to execute 90 inmates'.

ZIMBABWE: DEBATE ON THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH SENTENCE

N.KOREA HOLDS PUBLIC EXECUTION OVER S.KOREAN PROPAGANDA

UAE: EMIRATI TEENAGER SENTENCED TO DIE FOR KILLING

IRAN: THREE MEN HANGED FOR RAPE

Iran hanged a murderer-rapist in public in Karaj city, the official IRNA

USA - Illinois. Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon urges Gov. Pat Quinn to abolish the death penalty

IRAN CONFIRMS DEATH PENALTY

MALAYSIA: HIGH COURT SENDS TWO MEN TO THE GALLOWS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

IRAN: TWO POST-ELECTIONS POLITICAL PRISONERS HANGED

IRAN: TWO BROTHERS HANGED IN BOJNORD

BANGLADESH: FIVE TO GO TO GALLOWS IN JL LEADER MURDER CASE

SAUDI ARABIA: 144 PRISONERS ON DEATH ROW SIT FOR EXAMS

one man was hanged in the prison of Yasouj, southwest of Iran, reported the Iranian state

USA - American Society of Anesthesiologists Statement on Sodium Thiopental’s Removal from the Market

PAKISTAN: FOUR GET DEATH FOR KIDNAPPING CHILD

PAKISTAN, DEATH SENTENCE

USA - Illinois. A group of former US attorneys urge Quinn to abolish death penalty.

HANDS OFF CAIN: EXCELLENT DECISION BY HOSPIRA TO CEASE PRODUCTION OF SODIUM THIOPENTAL FOR LETHAL INJECTIONS

USA: HOSPIRA TO STOP MAKING LETHAL-INJECTION DRUG

USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Hector Morales, 28, hispanic, to death

USA - Ohio. The Court of Appeals threw out the death sentence of Michael Goodwin, 36, black

USA - Nebraska. The Department of Corrections said today it has received a shipment of sodium thiopental from India

USA - Hospira announced today it will exit the sodium thiopental market and no longer attempt to resume production of its product

JAPAN: JUSTICE MINISTER TO CONSIDER ABOLISHING DEATH PENALTY

UGANDA: COURT MAINTAINS DEATH SENTENCE

one prisoner was hanged in the prison of Bojnourd, northeast of Iran, reported the state

The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN ABU DHABI

MALAYSIA: FISH WHOLESALER SENT TO GALLOWS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

IRAN: 10 PEOPLE HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

MALAYSIA: MAN’S DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD