Archive timeline
2014
The news published by Hands Off Cain in 2014, month by month, with the countries most present that year.
The year in data
- Executions recorded worldwide
- 3,545
- Countries where they were recorded
- 28
- News items in the archive
- 1,736
Latest news of 2014
- JANUARY 1, 2014Sierra 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, 2014ZimbabweDEATH 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, 2014MongoliaDEATH 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, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2014ChadDEATH PENALTY
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
- JANUARY 1, 2014MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
- JANUARY 1, 2014United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
- JANUARY 1, 2014MadagascarDEATH 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, 2014PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
- JANUARY 1, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
- JANUARY 1, 2014IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2014ChinaDEATH 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, 2014United 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, 2014Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
- JANUARY 1, 2014NigeriaDEATH 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, 2014Cook IslandsDEATH PENALTY
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
- JANUARY 1, 2014KansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2014Congo - KinshasaDEATH 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, 2014South DakotaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2014ColoradoDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2014New HampshireDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2014São 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, 2014New YorkDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2014VermontDEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
- JANUARY 1, 2014Governo Federale degli Stati UnitiDEATH 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.