Chronological archive
January 2015
The 380 news items published by Hands Off Cain in January 2015, in chronological order.
OHIO (USA): ALL 2015 EXECUTIONS POSTPONED
Gov. John Kasich issued reprieves today for all executions scheduled this year, pushing seven back to 2016.
- JANUARY 30, 2015DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA (DELAWARE): RELEASED FROM PRISON AFTER 23 YEARS ON DEATH ROW
- JANUARY 30, 2015CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Christian F. Thierbach sentenced Tyrone Harts to death
USA - California. Judge Christian F. Thierbach sentenced Tyrone Harts to death
JANUARY 30, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: COURT GIVES 23 TIMES DEATH PENALTY TO 3 TALIBAN MILITANTS
An anti-terrorism court handed down '23 times' death sentence to three militants of outlawed Pakistani
- JANUARY 30, 2015OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Gov. John Kasich issued reprieves today for all executions scheduled this year, pushing seven back to 2016
USA - Ohio. Gov. John Kasich issued reprieves today for all executions scheduled this year, pushing seven back to 2016
- JANUARY 30, 2015CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended a death sentence for Naresh “Michael” Narine
USA - California. A jury recommended a death sentence for Naresh “Michael” Narine
- JANUARY 29, 2015WyomingDEATH PENALTY
USA - Wyoming. Bill to abolish the death penalty was defeated in the House Judiciary Committee
USA - Wyoming. Bill to abolish the death penalty was defeated in the House Judiciary Committee
- JANUARY 29, 2015DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): ROBERT LADD EXECUTED
Robert Ladd, 57, Black, was executed in Texas after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected arguments he was
- JANUARY 29, 2015VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Senate panel advances bill to ensure supply of lethal-injection drug
USA - Virginia. Senate panel advances bill to ensure supply of lethal-injection drug
- JANUARY 29, 2015United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Death Penalty Less Likely When Murder Victim is a Black Male.
USA - Death Penalty Less Likely When Murder Victim is a Black Male.
- JANUARY 29, 2015TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Robert Ladd, 57, Black, was executed
USA - Texas. Robert Ladd, 57, Black, was executed
- JANUARY 29, 2015AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Judge Tracie Todd sentenced Marcus Benn to death
USA - Alabama. Judge Tracie Todd sentenced Marcus Benn to death
- JANUARY 28, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
The state run Iranian news agency Fars reported an execution in Tehran today. The prisoner
The state run Iranian news agency Fars reported an execution in Tehran today. The prisoner
- JANUARY 28, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that a man was hanged in public early this morning in the
The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that a man was hanged in public early this morning in the
- JANUARY 28, 2015FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended that Joel Adrian Cruz be executed
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended that Joel Adrian Cruz be executed
- JANUARY 28, 2015OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the execution of three inmates
USA - Oklahoma. The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the execution of three inmates
JANUARY 28, 2015DEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED, ONE OF THEM EXECUTED PUBLICLY FOUR WEEKS AFTER THE ARREST
Two men were executed in Iran today. One of them was hanged publicly in central Iran four weeks after he was arrested.
- JANUARY 28, 2015CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended a death sentence for Belinda Magana
USA - California. A jury recommended a death sentence for Belinda Magana
- JANUARY 27, 2015DEATH PENALTY
GEORGIA (USA): WARREN LEE HILL EXECUTED
Warren Lee Hill, 54, was executed in Georgia.
JANUARY 27, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: THREE BEHEADINGS ON SAME DAY
Saudi Arabia carried out the second, third and fourth beheadings under the reign of King Salman just days
- JANUARY 27, 2015DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Warren Hill, 54, was executed.
USA - Georgia. Warren Hill, 54, was executed.
- JANUARY 27, 2015OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma Asks Supreme Court to Delay 3 Executions.
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma Asks Supreme Court to Delay 3 Executions.
JANUARY 27, 2015IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: MUMBAI HIGH COURT COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE OF SOLAPUR MAN WHO KILLED SON AND NIECE
The Mumbai high court commuted the death sentence of a Solapur man who had killed his three-year-old
- JANUARY 27, 2015United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nation Saw Record Number of Exonerations in 2014
USA - Nation Saw Record Number of Exonerations in 2014
JANUARY 26, 2015DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 19 PRISONERS HANGED IN TWO DAYS
19 prisoners have been hanged in Iran in the latest days.
- JANUARY 26, 2015PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. Bradley Martin was resentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
USA - Pennsylvania. Bradley Martin was resentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
JANUARY 26, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: CHILD RAPIST'S BEHEADING IS FIRST EXECUTION UNDER NEW KING
Saudi Arabia beheaded a serial child rapist, in the first execution since King Salman's rise to the throne in
JANUARY 26, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: SUPERINTENDENT ADIALA JAIL REFUSES TO EXECUTE DEATH ROW CONVICT
Superintendent Adiala Prisons Malik Mushtaq has refused to execute the convict of famous Wah Cantt
JANUARY 26, 2015IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN HAMADAN
Three prisoners were hanged in Hamadan (western Iran) reported the official website of Iranian Judiciary in Hamadan.
JANUARY 26, 2015SyriaDEATH PENALTYSYRIA: ISIS PUBLICLY BEHEADED A MAN FOR 'INSULTING ALLAH'
A man was beheaded for “insulting Allah” in a public square of the Syrian town of Al-Shadadi by Islamic
- JANUARY 25, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
twelve prisoners were hanged in two Iranian prisons for drug related charges, Iran Human Rights reported.
twelve prisoners were hanged in two Iranian prisons for drug related charges, Iran Human Rights reported.
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- JANUARY 24, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
seven prisoners with drug-related charges were executed in the courtyard of Minab prison, reported
seven prisoners with drug-related charges were executed in the courtyard of Minab prison, reported
JANUARY 24, 2015JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: CABINET OFFICE POLL, 80% OF RESPONDENTS THINK DEATH PENALTY ‘PERMISSIBLE’
The Government of Japan released an opinion poll showing 80.3 percent of respondents considered the
- JANUARY 24, 2015EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: 37 DEATH SENTENCES OVERTURNED IN CRITICIZED TRIAL
Judicial officials in Egypt say an appeals court has ordered a retrial in an internationally criticized mass trial,
- JANUARY 23, 2015OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Oklahoma's lethal injection.
USA - Oklahoma. U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Oklahoma's lethal injection.
- JANUARY 23, 2015FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Paul L. Backman ruled that James Herard should receive the death penalty.
USA - Florida. Judge Paul L. Backman ruled that James Herard should receive the death penalty.
- JANUARY 23, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: 3 SRI LANKANS SENTENCED TO DEATH
Three Sri Lankans have been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for breaking into a house while murdering
JANUARY 23, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: 95% IN FAVOUR DEATH PENALTY AFTER PESHAWAR MASSACRE
95% of Pakistanis agree that convicted terrorists should be given the death penalty, while only 4% disagree,
- JANUARY 23, 2015KenyaDEATH PENALTY
KENYA: MAN SENTENCED TO HANG FOR MURDERING COUPLE
A Nakuru court sentenced to death a man accused of killing a couple that owned a private school in
- JANUARY 22, 2015MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: SOUTH AFRICAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR METH TRAFFICKING
A South African man has been sent to the gallows after he was found guilty of trafficking in close to 2kg of
- JANUARY 22, 2015IndianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Indiana. Senate backs death penalty for beheading
USA - Indiana. Senate backs death penalty for beheading
- JANUARY 21, 2015TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Arnold Prieto, 41, Hispanic, was executed.
USA - Texas. Arnold Prieto, 41, Hispanic, was executed.
- JANUARY 21, 2015DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): ARNOLD PRIETO EXECUTED
Arnold Prieto, 41, Hispanic, was executed. He was pronounced dead at 6:31 p.m. CST, 20 minutes after a lethal dose of pentobarbital began flowing into his veins.
- JANUARY 21, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of five prisoners were hanged in Adelabad Prison in southern city of Shiraz. That has not been
A group of five prisoners were hanged in Adelabad Prison in southern city of Shiraz. That has not been
JANUARY 21, 2015Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: RATNAPURA HIGH COURT SENTENCES THREE INDIVIDUALS TO DEATH
The Ratnapura High Court has handed death sentences to three suspects who were found guilty of
JANUARY 21, 2015IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED PUBLICLY
Three prisoners were hanged in public in the town of Bonab, reported the Iranian state media. According to
JANUARY 21, 2015IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: ENGINEER SENTENCED TO DEATH
In India, a Poonamallee court sentenced a 26-year-old aeronautical engineer to death for the murder and
- JANUARY 20, 2015NetherlandsDEATH PENALTY
NETHERLANDS: COURT BLOCKS EXTRADITION TO U.S. OVER TORTURE CONCERNS
a Dutch court blocked the extradition of a man accused of having fought against U.S. troops in Afghanistan,
- JANUARY 20, 2015IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
SOUTHEAST ASIA: UN RIGHTS OFFICE APPEALS FOR HALT IN EXECUTIONS FOR DRUG CRIMES
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over
JANUARY 20, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: CITIZEN BEHEADED FOR MURDER
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its citizens for murder in its 12th execution this year, warning it would mete out the same fate to perpetrators of similar crimes.
- JANUARY 20, 2015United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens acknowledged evidence that proved "beyond a shadow of doubt" that Texas executed an innocent man in 1989.
USA - Texas. Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens acknowledged evidence that proved "beyond a shadow of doubt" that Texas executed an innocent man in 1989.
- JANUARY 19, 2015Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
The Court of First Instance in Gaza City, acting as a court of appeal, sentenced E. M. A. (24), from al-
The Court of First Instance in Gaza City, acting as a court of appeal, sentenced E. M. A. (24), from al-
JANUARY 19, 2015VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: 8 DRUG CONVICTS SENTENCED TO DEATH
A court in the northern province of Hoa Binh sentenced eight people to death and handed down life
JANUARY 19, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: PAKISTANI HEROIN SMUGGLER BEHEADED IN MECCA
A convicted Pakistani heroin smuggler, Yassir Arafat Munir Ahmed, was executed in the Muslim holy city
JANUARY 19, 2015DEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: THREE MORE BEHEADINGS
Three inmates have been beheaded in Saudi Arabia in the last days.
- JANUARY 19, 2015BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: MAN AWARDED DEATH PENALTY FOR N'GANJ MURDER
A court in Narayanganj (Bangladesh) awarded a man death sentenced in absentia for killing a woman in
JANUARY 19, 2015IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: YOUNG MAN HANGED FOR MURDER
One man was hanged in the prison of Torqabeh (near Mashhad, north-eastern Iran)
JANUARY 19, 2015DEATH PENALTYGAZA: DEATH SENTENCE ISSUED FOR MURDER
The Court of First Instance in Gaza City, acting as a court of appeal, sentenced E. M. A. (24), from al-
JANUARY 18, 2015IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA: SIX DRUG CONVICTS EXECUTED BY FIRING SQUAD
Indonesia executed six people, including a national woman and five foreigners, who had all been sentenced to death on drug offences, in the first executions to take place under new President Joko Widodo, who refused to heed all international requests for
- JANUARY 18, 2015AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN: COURT DELIVERS DEATH SENTENCE TO KILLER OF TWO AID WORKERS
A court in Afghanistan sentenced to death a man convicted of killing two Finnish aid workers last year, an
- JANUARY 17, 2015DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Georgia has set an execution date of January 27 for Warren Hill, an inmate diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
USA - Georgia. Georgia has set an execution date of January 27 for Warren Hill, an inmate diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
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JANUARY 17, 2015IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO MEN HANGED IN SHIRAZ
Iran hanged two men in public in Shiraz. Many children watched the hanging through
- JANUARY 17, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: ANOTHER MILITANT HANGED, 20TH EXECUTION SINCE MORATORIUM LIFTED
Pakistan hanged a militant of a banned anti-Shiite outfit, bringing the number of executions in the country
- JANUARY 17, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR AHMADI WORSHIP PLACE ATTACK
In Pakistan, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) awarded death sentence to two militants for their role in 2010
- JANUARY 16, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its citizens for shooting dead a compatriot with a machine gun, bringing to 10
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its citizens for shooting dead a compatriot with a machine gun, bringing to 10
- JANUARY 16, 2015WyomingDEATH PENALTY
USA - Wyoming. The Senate passed a bill that would introduce the firing squad.
USA - Wyoming. The Senate passed a bill that would introduce the firing squad.
- JANUARY 16, 2015MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. Willie Russell, Black, has been permanently removed from death row because he is mentally disabled.
USA - Mississippi. Willie Russell, Black, has been permanently removed from death row because he is mentally disabled.
- JANUARY 16, 2015NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du said Jose Echavarria must be released within 60 days barring the prosecutors to retry the case.
USA - Nevada. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du said Jose Echavarria must be released within 60 days barring the prosecutors to retry the case.
- JANUARY 15, 2015DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): JOHNNY SHANE KORMONDY EXECUTED
Johnny Shane Kormondy, 42, White, was executed.
- JANUARY 15, 2015DEATH PENALTY
OKLAHOMA (USA): CHARLES WARNER EXECUTED
Charles Warner, 47, Black, was executed in the state's 1st lethal injection since a botched one last spring.
JANUARY 15, 2015DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 12 PRISONERS HANGED IN 5 CITIES
At least a dozen prisoners have been hanged in prisons across Iran since Sunday January 11.
- JANUARY 15, 2015OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Charles Warner, 47, Black, was executed
USA - Oklahoma. Charles Warner, 47, Black, was executed
- JANUARY 15, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: SC ACQUITS 7 DEATH ROW CONVICTS IN IRANIAN CONSULATE ATTACK CASE
The Supreme Court rejected the review petition of Punjab government and acquitted all seven death row
JANUARY 15, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO MORE DEATH ROW PRISONERS HANGED IN KARACHI AND LAHORE
two more terror convicts were hanged in Karachi and Lahore, bringing to 19 the total number of death
- JANUARY 15, 2015FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Johnny Shane Kormondy, 42, White, was executed
USA - Florida. Johnny Shane Kormondy, 42, White, was executed
- JANUARY 15, 2015NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. Judge Valerie Adair sentenced Ralph Simon Jeremias to death
USA - Nevada. Judge Valerie Adair sentenced Ralph Simon Jeremias to death
- JANUARY 15, 2015IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: ODISHA COURT SENTENCES MAN TO DEATH FOR TWIN MURDER
A District and Sessions Judge court in Odisha’s Jajpur district handed out the death sentence to a man
- JANUARY 14, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of five prisoners were hanged in the main prison in the city of Arak (central Iran), while another
A group of five prisoners were hanged in the main prison in the city of Arak (central Iran), while another
- JANUARY 14, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded a convicted Pakistani drug trafficker and one of its own citizens who killed a
Saudi Arabia beheaded a convicted Pakistani drug trafficker and one of its own citizens who killed a
JANUARY 14, 2015SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY FOR SPLM-N LEADERS
the National Supreme Court in Khartoum upheld the verdicts of the Blue Nile Criminal Court concerning 63
JANUARY 14, 2015SyriaDEATH PENALTYSYRIA: MILITANTS EXECUTE WOMAN FOR ‘ADULTERY’
the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Al-Qaeda-linked militants had publicly executed a woman
- JANUARY 14, 2015CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge John S. Somers sentenced Robert Dale Fuller twice to death
USA - California. Judge John S. Somers sentenced Robert Dale Fuller twice to death
- JANUARY 14, 2015WyomingDEATH PENALTY
USA - Wyoming. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance a proposal to use firing squads
USA - Wyoming. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance a proposal to use firing squads
- JANUARY 13, 2015DEATH PENALTY
GEORGIA (USA): ANDREW BRANNAN EXECUTED
Andrew Brannan was executed in Georgia.
- JANUARY 13, 2015Congo - KinshasaDEATH PENALTY
two men, Musamango Kasereka and Mumbere Nayisala, were sentenced to death by the Operational
two men, Musamango Kasereka and Mumbere Nayisala, were sentenced to death by the Operational
JANUARY 13, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: SEVEN CONVICTS HANGED IN FOUR JAILS
Pakistan hanged seven convicted militants, officials said, raising to 16 the number of executions carried out since it lifted a six-year moratorium on the death penalty in December.
- JANUARY 13, 2015DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Andrew Brannan was executed.
USA - Georgia. Andrew Brannan was executed.
- JANUARY 13, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: 4 TALIBAN MILITANTS GIVEN DEATH SENTENCE FOR ATTACKING ISI OFFICE
An anti-terrorism court gave death sentence to four militants of outlawed Pakistani Taliban for an attack on
JANUARY 13, 2015MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: FEDERAL COURT SENTENCES COPS TO DEATH FOR MURDER OF MONGOLIAN MODEL
Two former police commandos were sentenced to death after the Federal Court allowed the government’s
- JANUARY 12, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of three men were hanged in the city of Kerman (southern Iran). The prisoners were
A group of three men were hanged in the city of Kerman (southern Iran). The prisoners were
JANUARY 12, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: WOMAN EXECUTED FOR KILLING STEPDAUGHTER, 7
A Burmese woman was executed in Makkah, in western Saudi Arabia, after she was found guilty of
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- JANUARY 11, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in public in a northeastern town in Iran. The victims identified by their first
Three prisoners were hanged in public in a northeastern town in Iran. The victims identified by their first
- JANUARY 11, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
The state-run media reported the hanging of a man in the main prison in city of Ardakan, identifying him by
The state-run media reported the hanging of a man in the main prison in city of Ardakan, identifying him by
- JANUARY 11, 2015Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
A military court in Hebron sentenced to death A. L. A. after convicting him of collaboration with the Israeli forces.
A military court in Hebron sentenced to death A. L. A. after convicting him of collaboration with the Israeli forces.
- JANUARY 11, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: INDONESIA PAYS $1.87 MILLIONS TO SAVE MAID FROM DEATH ROW
the Indonesian government formally appealed to Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah to pardon a maid on death
JANUARY 10, 2015ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: SCHOOL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL EXECUTED FOR KIDNAPPING, KILLING GIRL
Yang Haijun, former deputy principal of a primary school in north China's Hebei Province, was executed for
- JANUARY 10, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: ETHIOPIAN KILLER MAID GETS DEATH SENTENCE
A penal court in Taif has sentenced an Ethiopian maid to death for killing her woman sponsor with an axe.
- JANUARY 9, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: ANOTHER CONVICTED TERRORIST HANGED IN RAWALPINDI
Another convicted of attempting to assassinate former President Pervez Musharraf in December 2003, was
- JANUARY 9, 2015OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio drops controversial lethal injection drug, postpones upcoming execution.
USA - Ohio. Ohio drops controversial lethal injection drug, postpones upcoming execution.
- JANUARY 9, 2015LebanonDEATH PENALTY
LEBANON: 5 BROTHERS SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER 2007 KILLINGS
Lebanon’s judiciary sentenced five brothers from the Shamas family to death in abstentia over the 2007
- JANUARY 9, 2015OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Media Has No Right to Watch Executions.
USA - Oklahoma. Media Has No Right to Watch Executions.
- JANUARY 8, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: TWO DEATH ROW PRISONERS SAVED FROM GALLOWS
between 6 and 8 January, Pakistan stopped the execution of two death row inmates scheduled to be
- JANUARY 8, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: TWO MEN EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING AND MURDER
A Pakistani man convicted of drug trafficking and a Saudi national convicted of murder were beheaded in Riyadh, the interior ministry said.
- JANUARY 8, 2015SingaporeDEATH PENALTY
SINGAPORE: DRUG COURIER SPARED DEATH PENALTY FOR HELPING CNB IN PROBE
A Thai woman escaped the gallows in Singapore after the High Court sentenced her to life in prison for
JANUARY 8, 2015IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 3 PRISONERS HANGED IN SANANDAJ
Three men were hanged in the Central Prison of Sanandaj.
JANUARY 8, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: MAN PARDONS SON’S KILLER
A Saudi father saved the life of his son’s killer by forgiving him in court and refusing a large sum of money as
- JANUARY 8, 2015AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Judge Rick Stout sentenced John DeBlase to death
USA - Alabama. Judge Rick Stout sentenced John DeBlase to death
- JANUARY 7, 2015DEATH PENALTY
USA (WASHINGTON): SEEKING DEATH PENALTY ADDS $1M TO PROSECUTION COST
Seattle University released the results of a seven-month study into the costs
- JANUARY 7, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN EXECUTES TWO MORE CONVICTED TERRORISTS
Two convicted terrorists were hanged till death in Pakistan on Wednesday (January 7) morning, media reported.
- JANUARY 7, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Suwaileh al-Sahimi, a Saudi convicted of murder, was executed in the holy city of Medina, the interior
Suwaileh al-Sahimi, a Saudi convicted of murder, was executed in the holy city of Medina, the interior
JANUARY 7, 2015Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTYMYANMAR: TAUNGOO BOMBER SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING
An ethnic Karen man was found guilty of the murder of two persons in connection with the bombing of a
- JANUARY 7, 2015IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
INDONESIA: DEATH SENTENCE GRANTED TO TWO IRANIAN METH SMUGGLERS
The district court in Sukabumi, West Java, has given death sentence to two Iranian citizens after they were
- JANUARY 6, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI BEHEADS SYRIAN, 3RD EXECUTION IN 2015
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian convicted of drugs trafficking, the interior ministry said, in the third execution this year in the ultra-conservative kingdom.
JANUARY 6, 2015IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR PRISONERS HANGED IN ORUMIEH E QAZVIN
four prisoners were executed in two different prisons. Three of them were hanged in the prison of Orumieh,
JANUARY 6, 2015SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB MILITANTS EXECUTED FOUR INFORMERS
Al-Shabaab militants executed four people accused of spying for the United States, Ethiopia and the
- JANUARY 6, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: LAWMAKERS APPROVE MILITARY TRIBUNALS
Pakistan’s Parliament passed a constitutional amendment that allows a parallel system of military courts to
- JANUARY 5, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: FOUR DEATH ROW CONVICTS ACQUITTED AND TWO DEATH WARRANTS SUSPENDED BY LAHORE HIGH COURT
- JANUARY 5, 2015IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
INDONESIA: EXECUTION OF SIX CONVICTS POSTPONED
- JANUARY 5, 2015United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Boston Marathon bombing trial: Jury selection to start today.
USA - Boston Marathon bombing trial: Jury selection to start today.
- JANUARY 5, 2015BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: 3 GET DEATH SENTENCE FOR RAPING CTG HEALTH WORKER
A Chittagong court awarded death sentence to three persons for raping a health worker in Banshkhali
- JANUARY 5, 2015United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Massachusetts. Boston Marathon bombing trial: Jury selection to start today.
USA - Massachusetts. Boston Marathon bombing trial: Jury selection to start today.
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- JANUARY 5, 2015OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Judge Timothy Henderson sentenced Darrell Wayne Frederick to death
USA - Oklahoma. Judge Timothy Henderson sentenced Darrell Wayne Frederick to death
- JANUARY 4, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SEVENTEEN PRISONERS HANGED IN NEW YEAR’S FIRST FOUR DAYS
between 1 and 4 January 2015, seventeen prisoners were executed in five different cities, including three in public.
- JANUARY 4, 2015SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB BEHEADS A TEENAGER FOR SPYING
- JANUARY 4, 2015NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, in the spirit of New Year granted amnesty to 14
the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, in the spirit of New Year granted amnesty to 14
- JANUARY 1, 2015EthiopiaDEATH 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, 2015North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015New 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, 2015DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MissouriDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH PENALTY
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
- JANUARY 1, 2015New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Macao 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, 2015BermudaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Hong 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, 2015CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015United States Armed ForcesDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015UtahDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015FloridaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2015MarylandDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH 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, 2015WyomingDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015TexasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2015OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2015MontanaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The
- JANUARY 1, 2015OregonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015OhioDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
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- JANUARY 1, 2015PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015NevadaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is electrocution.
The method of execution is electrocution.
- JANUARY 1, 2015IdahoDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015IndianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MississippiDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DelawareDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2015ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015IowaDEATH PENALTY
Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2015ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MinnesotaDEATH PENALTY
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
- JANUARY 1, 2015HawaiiDEATH 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, 2015WisconsinDEATH PENALTY
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
- JANUARY 1, 2015MichiganDEATH PENALTY
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
- JANUARY 1, 2015ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015West VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
- JANUARY 1, 2015AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MaineDEATH PENALTY
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
- JANUARY 1, 2015AlaskaDEATH PENALTY
Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2015MassachusettsDEATH PENALTY
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2015Vatican 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, 2015IllinoisDEATH PENALTY
On March 9, 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn abolished the death penalty
On March 9, 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn abolished the death penalty
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- JANUARY 1, 2015North DakotaDEATH PENALTY
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2015Rhode IslandDEATH PENALTY
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2015North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
- JANUARY 1, 2015BruneiDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
- JANUARY 1, 2015Central 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, 2015CzechiaDEATH PENALTY
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Bosnia & 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, 2015AustriaDEATH 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, 2015FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- JANUARY 1, 2015GermanyDEATH 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, 2015CroatiaDEATH PENALTY
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2015EstoniaDEATH 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, 2015South 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, 2015AlbaniaDEATH 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, 2015ArmeniaDEATH 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, 2015SlovakiaDEATH PENALTY
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2015HungaryDEATH 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, 2015MontenegroDEATH PENALTY
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
- JANUARY 1, 2015San 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, 2015IcelandDEATH 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, 2015PortugalDEATH 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, 2015NorwayDEATH 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, 2015ItalyDEATH 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, 2015MaltaDEATH 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, 2015LithuaniaDEATH PENALTY
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
- JANUARY 1, 2015Guinea-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, 2015SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2015SpainDEATH PENALTY
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MozambiqueDEATH 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, 2015BurundiDEATH 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, 2015UkraineDEATH 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, 2015North 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, 2015Cape 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, 2015Côte 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, 2015SudanDEATH 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, 2015Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
- JANUARY 1, 2015CambodiaDEATH 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, 2015PhilippinesDEATH 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, 2015ArgentinaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
- JANUARY 1, 2015EcuadorDEATH 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, 2015KyrgyzstanDEATH 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, 2015BoliviaDEATH 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, 2015PanamaDEATH 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, 2015HondurasDEATH 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, 2015ChileDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
- JANUARY 1, 2015UruguayDEATH 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, 2015NepalDEATH 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, 2015KazakhstanDEATH 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, 2015TurkmenistanDEATH 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, 2015VanuatuDEATH 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, 2015GabonDEATH PENALTY
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2015AzerbaijanDEATH 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, 2015EswatiniDEATH 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, 2015CanadaDEATH 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, 2015Timor-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, 2015LesothoDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015TongaDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
- JANUARY 1, 2015SeychellesDEATH PENALTY
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MauritiusDEATH 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, 2015KiribatiDEATH PENALTY
There have been no executions since independence on July 12, 1979.
There have been no executions since independence on July 12, 1979.
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- JANUARY 1, 2015DjiboutiDEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
- JANUARY 1, 2015GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
- JANUARY 1, 2015El SalvadorDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2015OmanDEATH 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, 2015NicaraguaDEATH 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, 2015BelgiumDEATH PENALTY
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
- JANUARY 1, 2015DenmarkDEATH PENALTY
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
- JANUARY 1, 2015BulgariaDEATH 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, 2015IrelandDEATH PENALTY
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2015GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
- JANUARY 1, 2015FinlandDEATH 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, 2015CyprusDEATH 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, 2015GreeceDEATH 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, 2015AndorraDEATH PENALTY
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states:
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
- JANUARY 1, 2015GhanaDEATH 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, 2015SerbiaDEATH 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, 2015PolandDEATH 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, 2015RomaniaDEATH PENALTY
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2015LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2015SloveniaDEATH PENALTY
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MonacoDEATH 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, 2015NetherlandsDEATH 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, 2015SwedenDEATH 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, 2015LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2015MoldovaDEATH 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, 2015TürkiyeDEATH 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, 2015DEATH 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, 2015South 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, 2015HaitiDEATH 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, 2015AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
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- JANUARY 1, 2015Dominican 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, 2015RwandaDEATH 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, 2015BrazilDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
- JANUARY 1, 2015ColombiaDEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
- JANUARY 1, 2015United 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, 2015New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
- JANUARY 1, 2015MicronesiaDEATH 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, 2015VenezuelaDEATH 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, 2015PalauDEATH PENALTY
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Marshall 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, 2015SamoaDEATH 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, 2015TuvaluDEATH 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, 2015IsraelDEATH PENALTY
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
- JANUARY 1, 2015ParaguayDEATH 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, 2015AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Trinidad & 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, 2015TogoDEATH 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, 2015BhutanDEATH 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, 2015TajikistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2015NauruDEATH 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, 2015MexicoDEATH 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, 2015PeruDEATH 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, 2015UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
- JANUARY 1, 2015St. LuciaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015GrenadaDEATH 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, 2015St. Kitts & NevisDEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
- JANUARY 1, 2015SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015NamibiaDEATH 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, 2015FijiDEATH 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, 2015South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
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- JANUARY 1, 2015SenegalDEATH 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, 2015GuatemalaDEATH 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, 2015Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Puerto 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, 2015EritreaDEATH 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, 2015GambiaDEATH 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, 2015LaosDEATH 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, 2015IraqDEATH 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, 2015LebanonDEATH 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, 2015ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015SingaporeDEATH 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, 2015KenyaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015SyriaDEATH PENALTY
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2015VietnamDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment remains for crimes
Capital punishment remains for crimes such as murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and sexual abuse of children.
- JANUARY 1, 2015YemenDEATH 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, 2015JordanDEATH PENALTY
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2015ThailandDEATH 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, 2015IndiaDEATH 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, 2015BahrainDEATH PENALTY
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
- JANUARY 1, 2015BeninDEATH 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, 2015NigerDEATH 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, 2015SomaliaDEATH 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, 2015LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
The National Transitional Government was established under ...
The National Transitional Government was established under
- JANUARY 1, 2015MalawiDEATH 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, 2015MauritaniaDEATH PENALTY
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime.
Murder is a capital crime.
- JANUARY 1, 2015BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
- JANUARY 1, 2015JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
- JANUARY 1, 2015BelizeDEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
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- JANUARY 1, 2015St. Vincent & GrenadinesDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
- JANUARY 1, 2015BarbadosDEATH PENALTY
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2015BahamasDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
- JANUARY 1, 2015DominicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
- JANUARY 1, 2015AfghanistanDEATH 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, 2015Sierra 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, 2015Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTY
In Myanmar (formerly Burma) capital crimes are: murder
In Myanmar (formerly Burma) capital crimes are: murder
- JANUARY 1, 2015JapanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2015BotswanaDEATH 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, 2015TaiwanDEATH 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, 2015RussiaDEATH 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, 2015MongoliaDEATH PENALTY
On 3 December 2015, Mongolia’s parliament voted in favour of a new Criminal Code
On 3 December 2015, Mongolia’s parliament voted in favour of a new Criminal Code that abolishes the death penalty for all crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2015KuwaitDEATH 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, 2015BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2015MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
- JANUARY 1, 2015LatviaDEATH 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, 2015United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
- JANUARY 1, 2015QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
- JANUARY 1, 2015CubaDEATH 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, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2015MadagascarDEATH 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, 2015IranDEATH PENALTY
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
- JANUARY 1, 2015IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2015United 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, 2015Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
- JANUARY 1, 2015MaliDEATH 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, 2015ChinaDEATH 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, 2015Equatorial 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2015MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2015LibyaDEATH 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, 2015NigeriaDEATH 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, 2015MoroccoDEATH PENALTY
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2015PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
- JANUARY 1, 2015ChadDEATH PENALTY
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
- JANUARY 1, 2015AlgeriaDEATH 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, 2015EgyptDEATH PENALTY
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2015Congo - 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, 2015CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2015UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
- JANUARY 1, 2015DEATH 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, 2015Burkina 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, 2015ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
After independence from Britain in 1980, there were nine offences which warranted
After independence from Britain in 1980, there were nine offences which warranted
- JANUARY 1, 2015ZambiaDEATH 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, 2015TanzaniaDEATH 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, 2015TunisiaDEATH 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, 2015Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
President of Equatorial Guinea, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has signed the resolution 426 which states that
President of Equatorial Guinea, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has signed the resolution 426 which states that
JANUARY 1, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: 2 INMATES BEHEADED IN FIRST EXECUTIONS OF 2015