Chronological archive
January 2013
The 376 news items published by Hands Off Cain in January 2013, in chronological order.
SAUDI ARABIA: ‘BLOOD MONEY’ RESCUES DOOMED FILIPINO FROM EXECUTION
An overseas Filipino worker who has languished on death row in Saudi Arabia for more than a
- JANUARY 31, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a Chinese court convicted two Tibetan men of murder
a Chinese court convicted two Tibetan men of murder
- JANUARY 31, 2013Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
in Trinidad and Tobago, a man was sentenced to death
in Trinidad and Tobago, a man was sentenced to death
- JANUARY 31, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge William Thomas sentenced Joel Lebron, 33, black, to death
USA - Florida. Judge William Thomas sentenced Joel Lebron, 33, black, to death
JANUARY 31, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: COURT SENTENCES VARSITY WORKER TO DEATH
In Nigeria, a Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area, has sentenced
JANUARY 31, 2013YemenDEATH PENALTYYEMEN: SCORES ON HUNGER STRIKE IN PRISON AFTER '15-YEAR-OLD' BOY SENTENCED TO DEATH
Amnesty International has expressed concern at the situation in a Yemeni prison where scores
- JANUARY 31, 2013OregonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oregon. Judge Don Dickey has ordered a new trial for Martin Allen Johnson, 56, white
USA - Oregon. Judge Don Dickey has ordered a new trial for Martin Allen Johnson, 56, white
- JANUARY 31, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. A jury sentenced Dawud Spaulding, 30, black, to death.
USA - Ohio. A jury sentenced Dawud Spaulding, 30, black, to death.
JANUARY 31, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: 43-YEAR-OLD SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RAPING, MURDERING MINOR
A local court in Badaun, India, pronounced death sentence to a man in a year-old rape
- JANUARY 30, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
the Malaysian High Court handed the death penalty
the Malaysian High Court handed the death penalty
- JANUARY 30, 2013TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Court, in Taiwan
the Supreme Court, in Taiwan
JANUARY 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE MEN HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Five prisoners were executed in the prison of Kerman (Southeastern Iran) in the morning, reported the state run Iranian media.
JANUARY 30, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: 2 MURDERERS EXECUTED
Saudi Arabia executed two of its nationals after they were sentenced to death for separate murders, the Interior Ministry announced.
- JANUARY 29, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA . Florida. A jury sentenced John William Campbell, 39, white, to death for killing his father.
USA . Florida. A jury sentenced John William Campbell, 39, white, to death for killing his father.
- JANUARY 29, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Indian Supreme Court has commuted death penalty of a man
the Indian Supreme Court has commuted death penalty of a man
- JANUARY 29, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its nationals in Al Jawf Province. Musaed Al Ruweili
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its nationals in Al Jawf Province. Musaed Al Ruweili
JANUARY 29, 2013EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: GRAND MUFTI APPROVES DEATH PENALTY FOR 'INNOCENCE OF MUSLIMS' PRODUCERS
Egypt's Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa approved a death sentence delivered in absentia for seven
- JANUARY 28, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: FAMILY PARDON SAVES KILLER
A man who killed his colleague and was sentenced to death, had his capital punishment
- JANUARY 28, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One prisoner was hanged in Ilam Prison, reported Fars, a state-run Iranian news agency.
One prisoner was hanged in Ilam Prison, reported Fars, a state-run Iranian news agency.
JANUARY 28, 2013DEATH PENALTYUSA: NEW BILLS ON THE DEATH PENALTY
As is known, the U.S. legal system provides a precise scanning of parliamentary work. New
JANUARY 28, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO MEN HANGED FOR RAPE, MURDER
Two men were executed in Iran in recent days, in two separate cases.
- JANUARY 28, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Laws regarding the death penalty were presented in 15 states
USA - Laws regarding the death penalty were presented in 15 states
JANUARY 28, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: 2 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BLASTS IN SHARIATPUR
A Shariatpur court sentenced two activists of the banned Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh
- JANUARY 28, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Michael A. Smith sentenced Rickie Lee Fowler, 30, white, to death
USA - California. Judge Michael A. Smith sentenced Rickie Lee Fowler, 30, white, to death
JANUARY 28, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: CHRISTIAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BLASPHEMY ACQUITTED ON APPEAL
The Pakistani Christian community can celebrate the acquittal on appeal of a man sentenced to death for blasphemy.
JANUARY 28, 2013North KoreaDEATH PENALTYNORTH KOREA: MAN EXECUTED AFTER MURDERING HIS TWO CHILDREN FOR FOOD
A North Korean man has been executed after murdering his two children for food, media
JANUARY 28, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: SUPREME COURT COMMUTES DEATH TO LIFE TO FATHER WHO RAPED DAUGHTER AND KILLED HER AND HIS WIFE
JANUARY 28, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: MAN HANGED IN MIANEH PRISON
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Mianeh (northwestern Iran) reported the official
JANUARY 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SEVEN PEOPLE HANGED
according to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), six prisoners were hanged in Esfahan, Iran,
- JANUARY 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official Iranian media a man was hanged in the public early this morning
According to the official Iranian media a man was hanged in the public early this morning
JANUARY 26, 2013EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: CLASHES ERUPT AFTER COURT SENTENCES 21 TO DEATH IN FOOTBALL RIOT
An Egyptian judge sentenced 21 people to death for their roles in a football game riot last year, a ruling
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- JANUARY 25, 2013GermanyDEATH PENALTY
GERMANY: BUNDESBANK LIMITS CHINA COOPERATION ON DEATH PENALTY
Germany’s Bundesbank said it will exclude Chinese and Vietnamese central bank officials
- JANUARY 25, 2013South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
a court handed down a death sentence to Kim Hong-il...
a court handed down a death sentence to Kim Hong-il...
- JANUARY 25, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Michael Sweet handed down a death sentence to Richard Hirschfield, 63, white
USA - California. Judge Michael Sweet handed down a death sentence to Richard Hirschfield, 63, white
JANUARY 25, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: HANGINGS AND AMPUTATION OF FINGERS
Two hangings were carried out in Iran in recent days, for different offenses.
- JANUARY 24, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
A state-run Iranian news agency reported that the amputation sentence of a prisoner
A state-run Iranian news agency reported that the amputation sentence of a prisoner
- JANUARY 24, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
one prisoner was hanged in the Shahroud Prison (northern Iran) for drug trafficking.
one prisoner was hanged in the Shahroud Prison (northern Iran) for drug trafficking.
- JANUARY 24, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Sri Lanka will gradually stop allowing women going to Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka will gradually stop allowing women going to Saudi Arabia
JANUARY 24, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: DALAI LAMA SAYS DELHI GANG RAPISTS SHOULD NOT BE EXECUTED, DEATH PENALTY NOT THE ANSWER
One of the world's most respected spiritual leaders has asked that mercy be shown in
- JANUARY 23, 2013VietnamDEATH PENALTY
VIETNAM TO PRODUCE POISON FOR LETHAL INJECTION
At the meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on crime prevention this morning, Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang said Vietnam would produce poison to serve the policy on conducting the death penalty by lethal injection.
- JANUARY 23, 2013DEATH PENALTY
ILLINOIS (USA): EX GOVERNOR GEORGE RYAN SET FOR HALFWAY HOUSE
Ex-Illinois governor George Ryan set for halfway house after 6 years in prison. For the last
- JANUARY 23, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
one prisoner was hanged publicly in Khoramdareh (Province of Zanjan, western Iran). He was
one prisoner was hanged publicly in Khoramdareh (Province of Zanjan, western Iran). He was
- JANUARY 23, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded an Afghan man convicted of drug trafficking, the Interior Ministry announced.
Saudi Arabia beheaded an Afghan man convicted of drug trafficking, the Interior Ministry announced.
- JANUARY 23, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN QAZVIN PRISON
three prisoners were hanged in Qazvin Prison (west of Tehran). FARS news agency reported that three prisoners, identified as K. Kh. (28), A. N. (34) and A. H. (41), were convicted of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs.
JANUARY 23, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: 1,200 DEATH ROW INMATES SENT TO FIGHT IN SYRIA
A leaked internal memo shows how Saudi officials commuted 1,200 death row inmates
JANUARY 23, 2013IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: TAREQ AZIZ 'DEPRESSED, SEEKS SPEEDY EXECUTION'
Tareq Aziz, the late Saddam Hussein's ailing former deputy premier now on death
- JANUARY 23, 2013IllinoisDEATH PENALTY
USA - Illinois. Ex governor George Ryan set for halfway house after 6 years in prison
USA - Illinois. Ex governor George Ryan set for halfway house after 6 years in prison
- JANUARY 23, 2013MarylandDEATH PENALTY
USA - Maryland. Support for the death penalty has dropped 8% over the last 2 years
USA - Maryland. Support for the death penalty has dropped 8% over the last 2 years
JANUARY 23, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: JUDICIAL HEAD DEFENDS PUBLIC HANGING OF ROBBERS
The head of Iran’s judiciary says the execution of two prisoners convicted of armed robbery was
JANUARY 23, 2013BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: DEATH PENALTY ABOLITION DELAYED
The question of abolishing the death penalty in Belarus remains open, Chairman of the Constitutional
JANUARY 23, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: MAN PARDONED AFTER 18 YRS ON DEATH ROW
A man who spent 18 years on the death row in Saudi Arabia for murdering a friend has finally been
JANUARY 23, 2013BahrainDEATH PENALTYBAHRAIN: APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS SENTENCES OVER POLICE MURDER
A Bahraini appeals court upheld a death sentence and a life-term respectively passed
JANUARY 22, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: NIGERIAN STUDENT SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
In Malaysia, a Nigerian man was sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court today after
JANUARY 22, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA: BRITISH WOMAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
An Indonesian court sentenced a British woman to death for attempting to smuggle drugs into the resort island of Bali.
- JANUARY 22, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Dallas District Attorney Supports Racial Justice Act for Texas.
USA - Texas. Dallas District Attorney Supports Racial Justice Act for Texas.
JANUARY 21, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE MEN HANGED IN PUBLIC
Six men have been executed in public in Iran in the last days.
JANUARY 21, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: WAR TRIBUNAL GIVES DEATH SENTENCE IN FIRST RULING
A Bangladesh war crimes tribunal sentenced a former leader of the country’s largest Islamic
- JANUARY 20, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two young men were hanged publicly in Tehran early this morning. The young men have been
Two young men were hanged publicly in Tehran early this morning. The young men have been
- JANUARY 19, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
A young man identified as Hamed (23) was publicly hanged in the city of Urmia (north-western
A young man identified as Hamed (23) was publicly hanged in the city of Urmia (north-western
- JANUARY 19, 2013AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
ALGERIA: AL-QAEDA BOSS SENTENCED TO DEATH
An Algerian court sentenced to death the fugitive head of Al-Qaeda's North Africa
JANUARY 19, 2013EswatiniDEATH PENALTYSWAZILAND: GOVERNMENT WANTS TO APPOINT HANGMAN
King Mswati III's Swaziland government is in search of a hangman so prisoners presently on death row
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- JANUARY 18, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH TO DROP DEATH PENALTY PLANS FOR COUNTERFEITING
Bangladesh will drop plans to impose the death penalty for counterfeiting, a central bank
- JANUARY 18, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two men were publicly hanged in Pakdasht (South of Tehran) in the morning, reported the
Two men were publicly hanged in Pakdasht (South of Tehran) in the morning, reported the
- JANUARY 18, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
The mother of a Sri Lankan maid beheaded in Saudi Arabia for murder has rejected offers of cash from
The mother of a Sri Lankan maid beheaded in Saudi Arabia for murder has rejected offers of cash from
- JANUARY 18, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge John Kennedy affirmed Nathan Burris' death sentence
USA - California. Judge John Kennedy affirmed Nathan Burris' death sentence
- JANUARY 17, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) awarded death sentence to a person
the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) awarded death sentence to a person
JANUARY 17, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL SHABAAB MILITANTS KILL FRENCH AGENT
Somali militants linked to al-Qaeda said today they had executed a French agent who French
- JANUARY 17, 2013ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. Governor Reverses Position on Death Penalty
USA - Arkansas. Governor Reverses Position on Death Penalty
JANUARY 17, 2013ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: ‘UPHOLD DEATH SENTENCE’
In Zambia, delegates to the Luapula Province constitution convention adopted Article 28 (3) which
- JANUARY 16, 2013South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
SOUTH KOREA: TOP COURT REJECTS DEATH PENALTY IN BRUTAL MURDER
South Korea's top court rejected arguments for reinstating the death sentence
- JANUARY 16, 2013DEATH PENALTY
VIRGINIA (USA): ROBERT GLEASON JR. EXECUTED IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
Robert Gleason Jr., 42, white, was executed in Virginia's electric chair at Greensville Correctional Center.
- JANUARY 16, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: 17 INDIANS AWARDED DEATH SENTENCE IN MURDER CASE TO BE RELEASED
Decks have finally been cleared in United Arab Emirates for the release of 17 Indians
- JANUARY 16, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SIX PRISONERS EXECUTED IN ONE DAY
Six prisoners were hanged in three different Iranian prisons, reported the official Iranian
- JANUARY 16, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Arshad Mohammed, a Pakistani man, was beheaded in Khubar Province after he was convicted
Arshad Mohammed, a Pakistani man, was beheaded in Khubar Province after he was convicted
- JANUARY 16, 2013VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Robert Gleason Jr., 42, white, was executed in Virginia's electric chair
USA - Virginia. Robert Gleason Jr., 42, white, was executed in Virginia's electric chair
JANUARY 16, 2013DEATH PENALTYUSA: 77 PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH IN 2012
The Death Penalty Information Center offers a new resource page on death sentences
JANUARY 16, 2013GuyanaDEATH PENALTYGUYANA: SIX DEATH ROW INMATES’ SENTENCE COMMUTED TO LIFE
Six Death Row inmates had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment in Guyana. The
- JANUARY 16, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - 77 people were sentenced to death in 2012, the second lowest number since 1976
USA - 77 people were sentenced to death in 2012, the second lowest number since 1976
JANUARY 16, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: MILITARY COURT EXECUTES 2 SOLDIERS CONVICTED OF MURDER AND RAPE
the Somali military court executed two government soldiers convicted of murder and
- JANUARY 15, 2013DEATH PENALTY
MARYLAND (USA): GOVERNOR O'MALLEY MAKES DEATH PENALTY REPEAL A PRIORITY
At a press conference with leaders of the NAACP, Maryland's Governor Martin O'Malley
- JANUARY 15, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a 60-year-old farmhouse guard was awarded death penalty
a 60-year-old farmhouse guard was awarded death penalty
- JANUARY 15, 2013MarylandDEATH PENALTY
USA - Maryland. Governor Makes Death Penalty Repeal a Priority.
USA - Maryland. Governor Makes Death Penalty Repeal a Priority.
- JANUARY 14, 2013MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
MALDIVES: COURT SENTENCES LANCE CORPORAL ADAM HALEEM’S MURDERER TO DEATH
The Criminal Court in Maldives has found Ahmed Samah of Kaashidhoo guilty of murdering
- JANUARY 14, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
a Dhaka court, in Bangladesh, has sentenced two persons to death
a Dhaka court, in Bangladesh, has sentenced two persons to death
JANUARY 14, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYQATAR: SRI LANKAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
A Sri Lankan has been sentenced to death by a court in Qatar after he was found guilty of
JANUARY 14, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: COURT SENTENCES MAN TO DEATH FOR MURDER, RAPE
In Nigeria, an Ado-Ekiti High Court sentenced one Emmanuel Tometin to death by hanging for
- JANUARY 13, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Eid al-Dhafiri was beheaded in Hafr al-Baten for murder.
Eid al-Dhafiri was beheaded in Hafr al-Baten for murder.
- JANUARY 13, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: MORE THAN 45 FOREIGN MAIDS ON DEATH ROW
More than 45 foreign maids are on death row in Saudi Arabia, amid growing global outrage over the treatment of migrant workers, UK's The Observer newspaper reported.
- JANUARY 11, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: LAW MINISTER AGAINST CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Notwithstanding the growing clamour for death penalty to the Delhi rape-and-murder case
JANUARY 11, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: DEATH SENTENCES OF FIVE AHWAZI ARABS UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT
Sources in Iran have reported that the death Sentences for five Ahwazi Arab political prisoners were upheld by the Iranian Supreme Court.
- JANUARY 10, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Sri Lanka recalled its envoy to Saudi Arabia...
Sri Lanka recalled its envoy to Saudi Arabia...
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- JANUARY 10, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Sri Lanka recalled its envoy to Saudi Arabia after the execution
Sri Lanka recalled its envoy to Saudi Arabia after the execution
- JANUARY 10, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR RAPIST, MURDERER OF TEENAGED GIRL
A court in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar town, India, sentenced to death a man for raping
JANUARY 10, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: SERIAL KILLER EXECUTED IN YUNNAN PROVINCE
A Chinese man sentenced to death in July for killing 11 people has been executed, state-run
- JANUARY 9, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: SRI LANKAN MAID RIZANA NAFEEK EXECUTED
Saudi Arabia has executed a Sri Lankan domestic worker for killing a baby in her care in 2005, a foreign ministry official in Colombo has told the BBC.
- JANUARY 9, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. The Arizona Supreme Court reduced the death sentence of Shawn Grell to life in prison without possibility of parole
USA - Arizona. The Arizona Supreme Court reduced the death sentence of Shawn Grell to life in prison without possibility of parole
- JANUARY 9, 2013AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER OF HUSBAND
The Preliminary Court of Kabul's Zone 4 sentenced to death a woman for colluding
- JANUARY 9, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Gallup poll: U.S. Death Penalty Support Stable at 63%
USA - Gallup poll: U.S. Death Penalty Support Stable at 63%
JANUARY 9, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: INDONESIAN WOMAN TO HANG FOR TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS
An Indonesian woman was sentenced to death by the Shah Alam High Court in Malaysia for
JANUARY 9, 2013DEATH PENALTYUSA: DEATH PENALTY SUPPORT STABLE AT 63%
Americans' support for the death penalty as punishment for murder has plateaued
- JANUARY 8, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a court in South China approved a suspended death sentence
a court in South China approved a suspended death sentence
- JANUARY 8, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian citizen in Al-Jawf Province, in the first execution
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian citizen in Al-Jawf Province, in the first execution
- JANUARY 7, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
two persons were sentenced to death and two others given life term
two persons were sentenced to death and two others given life term
- JANUARY 7, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: TWO FISHERMEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TRAFFICKING IN CANNABIS
Two fishermen, one of them a Thai national, were sentenced to death by the High Court
- JANUARY 6, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. DEATH SENTENCE FOR ROAD RAGE KILLER
Abu Dhabi Criminal Court, sentenced the 25-year-old Emirati to death after finding him guilty of murdering 52-year-old Munir Ahmed, in a road rage incident.
- JANUARY 6, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: SC COMMUTES DEATH PENALTY FOR MAN SAYING ''HIS CONDUCT IN JAIL WAS NOT SHOWN TO BE UNWORTHY OF CONCESSION.''
the Supreme Court in Mumbai, India, commuted a death sentence to life for a 23-year-old man who killed a 65-year-old woman and raped her pregnant 25-year-old granddaughter-in-law in an upscale Pune neighbourhood in September 2007.
- JANUARY 6, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
a man sentenced to death last July for luring a woman
a man sentenced to death last July for luring a woman
- JANUARY 6, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the president of a painting academy was sentenced to death
the president of a painting academy was sentenced to death
- JANUARY 6, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Khomarabad (western Iran), reported the
- JANUARY 5, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO BROTHERS PUBLICY EXECUTED
two prisoners were hanged publicly in the town of Shahr-e-Kord (western Iran) early the morning, reported the Iranian state media.
- JANUARY 4, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: SENTENCED TO DEATH, PAK NATIONAL WINS BLAST CASE ON RE-TRIAL
A Pakistani national, convicted and sentenced to death in India eight years back in connection with
- JANUARY 4, 2013ColoradoDEATH PENALTY
USA - Many States to Consider Death Penalty Abolition and Reform in 2013.
USA - Many States to Consider Death Penalty Abolition and Reform in 2013.
- JANUARY 4, 2013OregonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Many States to Consider Death Penalty Abolition and Reform in 2013
USA - Many States to Consider Death Penalty Abolition and Reform in 2013
JANUARY 4, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: PRESIDENT REJECTS MERCY PLEA OF MAN WHO KILLED WIFE, DAUGHTER
President Pranab Mukherjee rejected the mercy petition of murder convict Saibanna Ningappa
- JANUARY 3, 2013DEATH PENALTY
DPIC'S YEAR END REPORT: WHAT THE MEDIA ARE SAYING
DPIC's recent 2012 Year End Report received extensive media coverage in the U.S. and
- JANUARY 3, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: MULE’S DEATH PENALTY COMMUTED TO JAIL TERM
The Abu Dhabi court of appeal has commuted the death sentence that was handed
- JANUARY 3, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
KERALA (INDIA): MINOR'S RAPIST, MURDER GETS DEATH PENALTY
In India, a court in Thiruvananthapuram sent an autorickshaw driver to the
- JANUARY 3, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - DPIC's 2012 Year End Report received extensive media coverage in the U.S. and internationally.
USA - DPIC's 2012 Year End Report received extensive media coverage in the U.S. and internationally.
JANUARY 2, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: GOVERNMENT UNDECIDED ON IMPLEMENTING DEATH PENALTY
The Sri Lankan government said it has not yet taken a policy decision on the implementation
- JANUARY 2, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN YASOUJ
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Yasouj (southern Iran).
- JANUARY 2, 2013GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
GUYANA: DEATH ROW INMATE GETS SENTENCE COMMUTED
In Guyana, Attorney-at-law Nigel Hughes was able to have his client, Oral Hendricks’ sentence
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- JANUARY 1, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
- JANUARY 1, 2013New 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, 2013New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
- JANUARY 1, 2013BermudaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
- JANUARY 1, 2013LatviaDEATH PENALTY
On 26 January 2012, Latvia ratified Protocol No. 13 to the Convention
On 26 January 2012, Latvia ratified Protocol No. 13 to the Convention
- JANUARY 1, 2013TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
In Tunisian law the death penalty is issued for 21 separate offenses
In Tunisian law the death penalty is issued for 21 separate offenses
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013Macao 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, 2013MarylandDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013Puerto 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, 2013Hong 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, 2013North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2013United States Armed ForcesDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013UtahDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013WyomingDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH 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, 2013TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for murder, drug offenses, treason and military offenses.
The death penalty is provided for murder, drug offenses, treason and military offenses.
- JANUARY 1, 2013TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2013NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is electrocution.
The method of execution is electrocution.
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- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013MississippiDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013MontanaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The
- JANUARY 1, 2013OregonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013NevadaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013DelawareDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013IndianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013IdahoDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013HawaiiDEATH 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, 2013IowaDEATH PENALTY
Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2013AlaskaDEATH PENALTY
Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2013MinnesotaDEATH PENALTY
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
- JANUARY 1, 2013AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2013Rhode IslandDEATH PENALTY
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2013WisconsinDEATH PENALTY
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
- JANUARY 1, 2013MaineDEATH PENALTY
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
- JANUARY 1, 2013MichiganDEATH PENALTY
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
- JANUARY 1, 2013West VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
- JANUARY 1, 2013North DakotaDEATH PENALTY
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2013GabonDEATH PENALTY
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
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- JANUARY 1, 2013MassachusettsDEATH PENALTY
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2013ArmeniaDEATH 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, 2013BelgiumDEATH PENALTY
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
- JANUARY 1, 2013AlbaniaDEATH 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, 2013Vatican 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, 2013AustriaDEATH 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, 2013AndorraDEATH PENALTY
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states:
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
- JANUARY 1, 2013Bosnia & 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, 2013EstoniaDEATH 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, 2013CzechiaDEATH PENALTY
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2013DenmarkDEATH PENALTY
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
- JANUARY 1, 2013FinlandDEATH 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, 2013FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- JANUARY 1, 2013CyprusDEATH 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, 2013CroatiaDEATH PENALTY
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2013GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
- JANUARY 1, 2013BulgariaDEATH 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, 2013LithuaniaDEATH PENALTY
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
- JANUARY 1, 2013MaltaDEATH 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, 2013GreeceDEATH 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, 2013HungaryDEATH 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, 2013IrelandDEATH PENALTY
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2013GermanyDEATH 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, 2013LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2013ItalyDEATH 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, 2013LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2013IcelandDEATH 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, 2013NorwayDEATH 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, 2013MoldovaDEATH 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, 2013MontenegroDEATH PENALTY
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
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- JANUARY 1, 2013MonacoDEATH 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, 2013San 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, 2013NetherlandsDEATH 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, 2013PolandDEATH 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, 2013PortugalDEATH 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, 2013RussiaDEATH PENALTY
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
- JANUARY 1, 2013RomaniaDEATH PENALTY
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2013North 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, 2013TürkiyeDEATH 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, 2013UkraineDEATH 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, 2013SwedenDEATH 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, 2013SpainDEATH PENALTY
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
- JANUARY 1, 2013SerbiaDEATH 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, 2013SloveniaDEATH PENALTY
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2013United 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, 2013SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2013SlovakiaDEATH PENALTY
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2013MozambiqueDEATH 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, 2013AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2013AlgeriaDEATH 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, 2013Guinea-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, 2013ArgentinaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
- JANUARY 1, 2013BoliviaDEATH 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, 2013Congo - 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, 2013MaliDEATH 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, 2013Cape 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, 2013RwandaDEATH 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, 2013NicaraguaDEATH 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, 2013ColombiaDEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
- JANUARY 1, 2013El SalvadorDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
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- JANUARY 1, 2013ChileDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
- JANUARY 1, 2013HondurasDEATH 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, 2013EcuadorDEATH 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, 2013HaitiDEATH 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, 2013Dominican 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, 2013Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
- JANUARY 1, 2013BrazilDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
- JANUARY 1, 2013São 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, 2013VenezuelaDEATH 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, 2013PanamaDEATH 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, 2013IsraelDEATH PENALTY
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
- JANUARY 1, 2013AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
- JANUARY 1, 2013UruguayDEATH 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, 2013ParaguayDEATH 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, 2013South 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, 2013Marshall IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Marshall Islands (1979) under Section 6(1) states
The Constitution of the Republic of Marshall Islands (1979) under Section 6(1) states
- JANUARY 1, 2013KyrgyzstanDEATH 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, 2013VanuatuDEATH 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, 2013MicronesiaDEATH 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, 2013AzerbaijanDEATH 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, 2013Burkina FasoDEATH PENALTY
Burkina Faso provides for the death penalty in the following crimes:
Burkina Faso provides for the death penalty in the following crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2013New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
- JANUARY 1, 2013PhilippinesDEATH 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, 2013MexicoDEATH 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, 2013TuvaluDEATH 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, 2013PalauDEATH PENALTY
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
- JANUARY 1, 2013Timor-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, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
The penal code of Somalia represents an amalgam of various legal systems and traditions.
The penal code of Somalia represents an amalgam of various legal systems and traditions.
- JANUARY 1, 2013MadagascarDEATH 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, 2013NamibiaDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2013UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
- JANUARY 1, 2013NepalDEATH 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, 2013TajikistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2013NauruDEATH 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, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
- JANUARY 1, 2013KazakhstanDEATH 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, 2013TurkmenistanDEATH 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, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2013IraqDEATH 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, 2013AfghanistanDEATH 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, 2013PeruDEATH 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, 2013North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
- JANUARY 1, 2013CanadaDEATH 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, 2013BruneiDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
- JANUARY 1, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
- JANUARY 1, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for by the Penal Code and by Art. 21 of the Constitution
The death penalty is provided for by the Penal Code and by Art. 21 of the Constitution
- JANUARY 1, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
- JANUARY 1, 2013QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
- JANUARY 1, 2013TongaDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
- JANUARY 1, 2013SyriaDEATH PENALTY
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2013Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTY
In Myanmar (formerly Burma) capital crimes are: murder
In Myanmar (formerly Burma) capital crimes are: murder
- JANUARY 1, 2013JapanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2013KuwaitDEATH 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, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
- JANUARY 1, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2013SingaporeDEATH 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, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2013St. Kitts & NevisDEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
- JANUARY 1, 2013BahamasDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
- JANUARY 1, 2013GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
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- JANUARY 1, 2013YemenDEATH PENALTY
Yemen's legal system is based on both Sharia principles and customary law.
Yemen's legal system is based on both Sharia principles and customary law.
- JANUARY 1, 2013St. Vincent & GrenadinesDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013GrenadaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty can be applied for aggravated murder and treason.
The death penalty can be applied for aggravated murder and treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2013St. LuciaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013BarbadosDEATH PENALTY
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2013Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime.
Murder is a capital crime.
- JANUARY 1, 2013BelizeDEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013EswatiniDEATH 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, 2013LibyaDEATH PENALTY
Under the penal code in force at the time of Gaddafi...
Under the penal code in force at the time of Gaddafi...
- JANUARY 1, 2013JordanDEATH PENALTY
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
To date, the death penalty no longer exists in 18 of the 50 U.S. States
To date, the death penalty no longer exists in 18 of the 50 U.S. States
- JANUARY 1, 2013Trinidad & 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, 2013BahrainDEATH PENALTY
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
- JANUARY 1, 2013SudanDEATH PENALTY
The 1991 penal code based on Sharia law prescribes both the death penalty and corporal punishment.
The 1991 penal code based on Sharia law prescribes both the death penalty and corporal punishment.
- JANUARY 1, 2013UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
- JANUARY 1, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
In June 2013, after ten consecutive years without carrying out executions...
In June 2013, after ten consecutive years without carrying out executions...
- JANUARY 1, 2013BotswanaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty has been on the books in Botswana since its independence from Great Britain in 1966.
The death penalty has been on the books in Botswana since its independence from Great Britain in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2013CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2013EritreaDEATH 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, 2013BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2013South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2013Central African RepublicDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying...
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
- JANUARY 1, 2013GhanaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty has been in Ghana’s statute books since the inception
The death penalty has been in Ghana’s statute books since the inception
- JANUARY 1, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
- JANUARY 1, 2013LebanonDEATH 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, 2013LaosDEATH 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, 2013DjiboutiDEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
- JANUARY 1, 2013MauritaniaDEATH PENALTY
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013LesothoDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013NigerDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2013MalawiDEATH 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, 2013TanzaniaDEATH PENALTY
Tanzania still retains the death penalty as one of punishments under...
Tanzania still retains the death penalty as one of punishments under...
- JANUARY 1, 2013KenyaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
- JANUARY 1, 2013MoroccoDEATH PENALTY
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2013LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
The National Transitional Government was established under ...
The National Transitional Government was established under
- JANUARY 1, 2013SenegalDEATH 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, 2013ChadDEATH PENALTY
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
- JANUARY 1, 2013Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying, treason, armed robbery and military offences are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying, treason, armed robbery and military offences are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013FijiDEATH 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, 2013SeychellesDEATH PENALTY
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2013Côte 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, 2013CambodiaDEATH 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, 2013SamoaDEATH 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, 2013BhutanDEATH 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, 2013CubaDEATH PENALTY
In April 2013, after ten consecutive years without carrying out executions
In April 2013, after ten consecutive years without carrying out executions
- JANUARY 1, 2013ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
The Zambian penal code, section 43, foresees that the death penalty...
The Zambian penal code, section 43, foresees that the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2013MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
- JANUARY 1, 2013GuatemalaDEATH 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, 2013Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2013ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013KiribatiDEATH 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, 2013ThailandDEATH PENALTY
Under the Penal Code alone, the death sentence can be applied to 35 crimes
Under the Penal Code alone, the death sentence can be applied to 35 crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2013Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
- JANUARY 1, 2013TogoDEATH 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, 2013DominicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
Under Article 1 of the Constitution, the human person is sacred and inviolable
Under Article 1 of the Constitution, the human person is sacred and inviolable
- JANUARY 1, 2013MauritiusDEATH 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, 2013MongoliaDEATH PENALTY
On 13 March 2012, Mongolia acceded to the Second Optional Protocol
On 13 March 2012, Mongolia acceded to the Second Optional Protocol
- JANUARY 1, 2013BurundiDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2013IllinoisDEATH 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, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
Death sentences are mandatory for murder but also non lethal offences
Death sentences are mandatory for murder but also non lethal offences
- JANUARY 1, 2013OmanDEATH 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, 2013EgyptDEATH PENALTY
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2013South SudanDEATH 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 1, 2013VietnamDEATH PENALTY
Vietnam reduced the number of death penalty crimes from 44 to 29 in 1999.
Vietnam reduced the number of death penalty crimes from 44 to 29 in 1999.
- JANUARY 1, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
In February 2011, China dropped the death penalty for 13 non-violent crimes
In February 2011, China dropped the death penalty for 13 non-violent crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2013GambiaDEATH 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, 2013Sierra LeoneDEATH PENALTY
Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution allows the use of the death penalty for aggravated robbery
Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution allows the use of the death penalty for aggravated robbery
- JANUARY 1, 2013SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2013JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
- JANUARY 1, 2013BeninDEATH PENALTY
On July 5, 2012, with the deposit of its instrument of accession...
On July 5, 2012, with the deposit of its instrument of accession...
- JANUARY 1, 2013EthiopiaDEATH 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, 2013SingaporeDEATH PENALTYSINGAPORE: 32 ON DEATH ROW CAN SEEK REVIEW OF SENTENCES
They were facing certain death by hanging, but may now get a lifeline as changes to the
JANUARY 1, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: AMOSUN FREES 20 PRISONERS, COMMUTES 3 DEATH SENTENCES TO LIFE JAIL
In accordance with a clause in the 1999 Nigeria Constitution, which confers state governors with a