Chronological archive
January 2016
The 353 news items published by Hands Off Cain in January 2016, in chronological order.
IRAQ: PRESIDENT MASSOUM SIGNS EXECUTION ORDERS FOR CONVICTED TERRORISTS
Iraqi President Fouad Massoum signed execution orders for offenders convicted of terrorist offenses, his spokesman announced.
- JANUARY 30, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: TWO SSP MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN SECTARIAN KILLING CASE
A sessions court in Pakistan sentenced two men to death in a sectarian killing case.
- JANUARY 29, 2016MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. State Paid Executioners $250,000 In Cash, Possibly Violating Tax Law.
USA - Missouri. State Paid Executioners $250,000 In Cash, Possibly Violating Tax Law.
- JANUARY 29, 2016CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Raul A. Sahagun formally sentenced Joseph Mercado to death
USA - California. Judge Raul A. Sahagun formally sentenced Joseph Mercado to death
- JANUARY 29, 2016NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nebraska. Judge rejects legal action in Nebraska death-penalty vote.
USA - Nebraska. Judge rejects legal action in Nebraska death-penalty vote.
JANUARY 29, 2016ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: MAN CONVICTED OF ABDUCTING 22 CHILDREN EXECUTED
A man convicted of abducting 22 children has been executed, China's top court said.
- JANUARY 28, 2016DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): JAMES FREEMAN EXECUTED
James Freeman, 35, White, was executed.
- JANUARY 28, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA EXECUTES ANOTHER PRISONER, BRINGING TO 55 NUMBER OF CONVICTS PUT TO DEATH THIS YEAR
Saudi Arabia executed one of its citizens for murder, bringing to 55 the number of convicts put to death this year.
- JANUARY 28, 2016United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: WIFE’S KILLER SENTENCED TO DEATH DESPITE FAMILY PARDON
A court of appeals in Ras Al Khaimah sentenced an Arab man to death after he was convicted of killing his wife, despite a pardon by his children.
- JANUARY 28, 2016MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Missouri Senate committee votes to abolish death penalty.
USA - Missouri. Missouri Senate committee votes to abolish death penalty.
- JANUARY 28, 2016OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio Executions Reveal Vast Racial, Gender, and Geographic Inequities.
USA - Ohio. Ohio Executions Reveal Vast Racial, Gender, and Geographic Inequities.
- JANUARY 28, 2016CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury sentenced Michael Charles Brown to death.
USA - California. A jury sentenced Michael Charles Brown to death.
- JANUARY 28, 2016TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. James Freeman, 35, White, was executed.
USA - Texas. James Freeman, 35, White, was executed.
JANUARY 28, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: DEATH ROW CONVICT SENT TO GALLOWS IN MIANWALI
A death row convict was hanged in Mianwali Central Jail. According to details, Mumrez had been
- JANUARY 28, 2016DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. Bill to abolish Delaware's death penalty failed to clear the House.
USA - Delaware. Bill to abolish Delaware's death penalty failed to clear the House.
JANUARY 28, 2016ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: TAJIK NATIONAL EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Tajik Foreign Ministry officials told RFE/RL that Hasan Yusufov, 51, was executed early in the morning.
- JANUARY 27, 2016MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. Attorney General presents death penalty options.
USA - Mississippi. Attorney General presents death penalty options.
JANUARY 27, 2016LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: 3 SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING IN BASSA
The second Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa County has sentenced three persons to death by hanging,
JANUARY 27, 2016KenyaDEATH PENALTYKENYA: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
A Kenyan woman who strangled her two-year-old daughter to death after an overnight prayer session at a
JANUARY 27, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: EGYPTIAN NATIONAL BEHEADED
Saudi Arabia beheaded an Egyptian national after sentencing him to death on charges related to robbery
- JANUARY 27, 2016FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge: Florida has 'no death penalty'.
USA - Florida. Judge: Florida has 'no death penalty'.
- JANUARY 27, 2016TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the death sentence of Stanley Griffin
USA - Texas. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the death sentence of Stanley Griffin
JANUARY 27, 2016IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: HIGH COURT COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE OF SERIAL KILLER, AWARDS LIFE TERM
The Delhi High Court commuted to life capital punishment awarded to serial killer Chandrakant Jha in two
JANUARY 25, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: EXECUTIONS REACH 53 IN JANUARY
The Saudi Ministry of Interior said in a statement that a capital sentence against a murderer was carried out
- JANUARY 24, 2016DEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Christopher Brooks, 43, White, was put to death.
USA - Alabama. Christopher Brooks, 43, White, was put to death.
- JANUARY 24, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO HANGED FOR MURDER IN YASUJ AND KERMANSHAH
Two unidentified prisoners were hanged by Iranian authorities.
- JANUARY 22, 2016DEATH PENALTY
‘THE SMILING FACE OF THE MULLAHS’ – HOC’S REPORT ON THE DEATH PENALTY IN IRAN
The election of Hassan Rouhani in June of 2013 was greeted by everyone (almost) as a turnabout and, from that time, the new President of the Islamic Republic was defined as the “reformer”, the “moderate”, the “happy and smiling face” of the Mullah’s regim
- JANUARY 22, 2016Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTY
President Thein Sein pardoned another 102 prisoners, including 52 political prisoners. As well as those
President Thein Sein pardoned another 102 prisoners, including 52 political prisoners. As well as those
JANUARY 22, 2016NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: SUPREME COURT OKAYS OKEKE FOR EXECUTION
The Supreme Court upheld the judgment of a Lagos High Court sentencing a man, Nonso Okeke to death
- JANUARY 22, 2016KenyaDEATH PENALTY
KENYA: FOUR SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER MINOR’S MURDER
Four people have been sentenced to death for the murder of an eight-year-old girl in Nairobi’s Kariobangi
- JANUARY 21, 2016DEATH PENALTY
ALABAMA (USA): CHRISTOPHER BROOKS EXECUTED
Christopher Brooks was put to death in Alabama.
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- JANUARY 21, 2016DEATH PENALTY
CONNECTICUT (USA): MURDER VICTIM'S DAUGHTER SAYS ‘BROKEN DEATH PENALTY DOESN'T BRING CLOSURE AND IS A WASTE’
Dawn Mancarella, whose mother, Joyce Masury, was murdered 20 years ago, called the death penalty "a
- JANUARY 21, 2016BeninDEATH PENALTY
the Constitutional Court of Benin ruled that Benin’s 2012 ratification of the Second Option
the Constitutional Court of Benin ruled that Benin’s 2012 ratification of the Second Option
JANUARY 21, 2016LibyaDEATH PENALTYLIBYA: THREE EXECUTED FOR STEALING AND FOUR WHIPPED FOR DRINKING ALCOHOL BY ISIS
ISIS militants in the Libyan town of Sirte have executed at least three men and whipped another for drinking
JANUARY 21, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: ONE MORE DEATH ROW CONVICT HANGED
One death row convict was executed on the Sahiwal Central Jail in early morning, Dunya News reported.
JANUARY 21, 2016ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: CCZ AGAINST DEATH PENALTY
the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) executive director Rev Susan Matale said before the
- JANUARY 21, 2016ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Murder Victim's Daughter Says "Broken Death Penalty Doesn't Bring Closure and is A Waste".
USA - Connecticut. Murder Victim's Daughter Says "Broken Death Penalty Doesn't Bring Closure and is A Waste".
JANUARY 21, 2016ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: POLICE CHIEF SAYS DEATH PENALTY PROVISIONS APPROPRIATE
Kakoma Kanganja Police chief said death penalty provisions were appropriate and should be applied as
- JANUARY 20, 2016DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): RICHARD MASTERSON EXECUTED
Richard Masterson, 43, White, was executed in Texas.
- JANUARY 20, 2016TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Richard Masterson, 43, White, was executed.
USA - Texas. Richard Masterson, 43, White, was executed.
JANUARY 20, 2016DEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS INCLUDING POSSIBLE JUVENILE OFFENDER HANGED
Iranian authorities have executed four prisoners in northern Iran and one prisoner in southern Iran who may have been under the age of 18 when he allegedly committed the murder that Iranian courts sentenced him to death for.
JANUARY 20, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO MORE DEATH ROW PRISONERS HANGED
Two death row prisoners were hanged on early morning in the jails of Sahiwal and Jehlum, Dunya News
- JANUARY 20, 2016KansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Kansas. U.S. Supreme Court restores death sentences for the Carr brothers, and Sidney Gleason.
USA - Kansas. U.S. Supreme Court restores death sentences for the Carr brothers, and Sidney Gleason.
- JANUARY 19, 2016SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: AL SHABAAB BEHEADS 60-YEAR-OLD ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT
Somali militant group al-Shabaab publicly beheaded an elderly man in Southern Somalia after accusing him
JANUARY 19, 2016ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: SCRAP DEATH SENTENCE
A lecturer in the School of Law at the University of Zambia, Landilani Banda, says death sentence is “state-
JANUARY 19, 2016ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: SCRAP DEATH PENALTY, CHIEFS URGE GOVT
Traditional leaders urged Government to do away with the death penalty. The chiefs said capital punishment
JANUARY 19, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: THREE DEATH ROW CONVICTS HANGED IN VARIOUS CITIES
Three death row prisoners were hanged on early morning in the jails of Attock, Mianwali and Jhang, Dunya
JANUARY 18, 2016IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: APEX COURT STAYS EXECUTION OF TWO DEATH ROW PRISONERS
The Supreme Court of India stayed the execution of two condemned prisoners who were awarded death
JANUARY 18, 2016DEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS HANGED IN KARAJ, YAZD
Five prisoners were hanged in Iran on January 12 and 14.
JANUARY 18, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 4 JUVENILE OFFENDERS EXECUTED IN SANANDAJ PRISON
Four juveniles have been hanged in Sanandaj prison, Iran.
JANUARY 17, 2016SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALILAND: THREE CONVICTED OF MURDERS EXECUTED
The breakaway northern Somalia region of Somaliland executed three people including a woman and her
JANUARY 17, 2016EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: PARLIAMENT ENDORSES CONTROVERSIAL ANTI-TERRORISM LAW
Egypt's parliament overwhelmingly endorsed a controversial anti-terrorism law that sets up special courts
- JANUARY 17, 2016AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDERING 8 MEMBERS OF A FAMILY IN NANGARHAR
A man was sentenced to death by a primary court in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan for
- JANUARY 17, 2016CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Ten Years After Last Execution, California Still Far From Resuming Executions
USA - California. Ten Years After Last Execution, California Still Far From Resuming Executions
- JANUARY 16, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
Gilan Judiciary's press department reported on the execution of four prisoners at Lakan, Rasht's central
Gilan Judiciary's press department reported on the execution of four prisoners at Lakan, Rasht's central
- JANUARY 15, 2016TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Mark Anthony Gonzales, 45, Hispanic, was formally sentenced to death today
USA - Texas. Mark Anthony Gonzales, 45, Hispanic, was formally sentenced to death today
- JANUARY 15, 2016DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. Jermaine Wright, a former death row inmate, heads back to prison.
USA - Delaware. Jermaine Wright, a former death row inmate, heads back to prison.
- JANUARY 15, 2016CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Fewer support capital punishment in latest Field Poll.
USA - California. Fewer support capital punishment in latest Field Poll.
- JANUARY 14, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran state run media, Ashkezar News, reported on the execution of one prisoner in the morning
Iran state run media, Ashkezar News, reported on the execution of one prisoner in the morning
- JANUARY 14, 2016ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
ZAMBIA SHOULD ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
Florence Chibwesha, Director of the Human Rights Commission of Zambia told the Committee on Legal
- JANUARY 14, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: DEATH ROW PRISONER HANGED IN SIALKOT
A death row prisoner was hanged in District jail Sialkot in the wee hours.
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- JANUARY 14, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SIX PRISONERS HANGED IN ORUMIYEH
Six prisoners were executed by hanging for murder charges at Orumiyeh prison in Iran, local human rights
JANUARY 14, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: YEMENI NATIONAL EXECUTED FOR MURDER
The Ministry of Interior said in a statement that a capital sentence against a murderer was carried out today
- JANUARY 13, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the human rights group, HRANA, a prisoner, identified as Houshang Zare, was hanged at
According to the human rights group, HRANA, a prisoner, identified as Houshang Zare, was hanged at
JANUARY 13, 2016Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: FOUR GET DEATH PENALTY OVER SPYING FOR ISRAEL
A military court in the Gaza Strip sentenced four people to death on charges of spying for Israel.
- JANUARY 13, 2016ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
ZAMBIA: OUTLAW DEATH PENALTY, URGES PRISON CHIEF
the Zambia Prisons Services submitted before the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs that the law on
- JANUARY 12, 2016DEATH PENALTY
U.S. SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN FLORIDA'S DEATH SENTENCING SCHEME
In an 8-1 decision in Hurst v. Florida, the U.S. Supreme Court found Florida's capital sentencing scheme in
- JANUARY 12, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the human rights group HRANA, four prisoners were hanged at Karaj's central prison
According to the human rights group HRANA, four prisoners were hanged at Karaj's central prison
- JANUARY 12, 2016DEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: TWO PRISONERS EXECUTED FOR MURDER
two prisoners convicted of murder were executed in Saudi Arabia on January 4 and 6.
- JANUARY 12, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: SAUDI EXECUTED FOR MURDER
Saudi Arabia put to death one of its citizens convicted of murder, bringing to 51 the number of locals and
- JANUARY 12, 2016FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Death Sentencing Scheme.
USA - Florida. U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Death Sentencing Scheme.
JANUARY 12, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO DEATH ROW CONVICTS HANGED
Two death row convicts were hanged in the jails of Toba Tek Singh and Bahawalpur early morning.
- JANUARY 12, 2016IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR WOMAN, 3 OTHERS FOR MURDERING 6 OF FAMILY
A court in Uttar Pradesh awarded death sentence to four persons, including a woman, accused of
JANUARY 12, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 1,084 PEOPLE EXECUTED IN 2015
Iran again led the globe in the number of state-sanctioned executions in 2015, killing 1,084 people, which marks the highest rate of executions in the country in 25 years, according to statistics compiled by human rights and advocacy organizations.
- JANUARY 11, 2016CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Daniel Patrick Wozniak
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Daniel Patrick Wozniak
- JANUARY 11, 2016SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALILAND: THE GOVERNMENT EXECUTES SIX CONVICTED FOR MURDER
Somaliland government carried out the execution of 6 prisoners in different regions of the country. The 6
JANUARY 11, 2016VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: TWO PERSONS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The People's Court in the northern province of Lang Son issued two death sentences, two life sentences and
JANUARY 10, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: ETHIOPIAN WOMAN EXECUTED FOR AXE MURDER
Saudi authorities executed an Ethiopian woman convicted of murdering a Saudi female with an axe, the 50th
JANUARY 10, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SEVEN PRISONERS HANGED
seven prisoners were hanged in different prisons in Iran.
- JANUARY 10, 2016ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
ZIMBABWE: 15 DEATH ROW INMATES HIRE BITI'S FOR CONSTITUTIONAL COURT FIGHT
Opposition politician and Harare lawyer Tendai Biti has been hired by 15 death row prison inmates to
JANUARY 8, 2016SyriaDEATH PENALTYSYRIA: ISIS EXTREMIST REPORTEDLY KILLS HIS MOTHER IN PUBLIC EXECUTION
A member of the Islamic State killed his mother in a public execution in Syria, it was reported.
JANUARY 7, 2016DEATH PENALTYFLORIDA: KILLER PUT TO DEATH IN FIRST US EXECUTION OF YEAR
Florida executed a man Thursday night been convicted of killing three women, carrying out the lethal
- JANUARY 7, 2016BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: THREE KILLERS OF JASAD LEADER KAZI AREF HANGED
Three condemned killers of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal founding president Kazi Aref Ahmed and four other
- JANUARY 7, 2016FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Oscar Ray Bolin, 53, White, was executed.
USA - Florida. Oscar Ray Bolin, 53, White, was executed.
JANUARY 7, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: YOUNG PRISONER HANGED IN PUBLIC IN EAST AZERBAIJAN
Late morning a prisoner was hanged in public on murder charges in the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan.
- JANUARY 6, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia executed a citizen convicted of murder, raising to 49 the number of death sentences carried
Saudi Arabia executed a citizen convicted of murder, raising to 49 the number of death sentences carried
- JANUARY 6, 2016AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Court records show pharmacists refused death penalty drugs.
USA - Alabama. Court records show pharmacists refused death penalty drugs.
- JANUARY 6, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: NINE PRISONERS HANGED IN PRISONS
The mullahs’ regime hanged at least nine people in prisons across Iran.
JANUARY 6, 2016BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD FOR TOP ISLAMIST LEADER
Bangladesh's top court upheld the death sentence on the leader of the largest Islamist party for crimes during
JANUARY 6, 2016NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: POPULAR PREACHER TO BE HANGED FOR BLASPHEMY
A very popular preacher, Abdulaziz Dauda, has been sentenced to death by hanging after a Kano upper
- JANUARY 5, 2016BelarusDEATH PENALTY
BELARUS: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
The Minsk Regional Court pronounced this year’s first death sentence in the case of Henadz Yakavitski, a
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- JANUARY 4, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia put to death a man convicted of murder, following its weekend executions of 47 men including
Saudi Arabia put to death a man convicted of murder, following its weekend executions of 47 men including
- JANUARY 4, 2016DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: PRISONER HANGED FOR MURDER
On the morning, a prisoner sentenced to death for murder was hanged in public
JANUARY 4, 2016DEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: HRC RECOMMENDS ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
The Human Rights Commission in a letter to the President recommended the abolition of the death penalty
JANUARY 4, 2016DEATH PENALTYYEMEN: WOMAN ACCUSED OF ADULTERY AND PROSTITUTION STONED TO DEATH BY AL-QAEDA
A woman has been stoned to death in south-east Yemen after being accused of adultery and prostitution by
JANUARY 4, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 50-YEAR-OLD MAN HANGED IN NOSHAHR
The mullahs’ regime hanged an unnamed 50-year-old man in a prison in the port city of Noshahr, northern
JANUARY 3, 2016DEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: THE UNITED NATIONS DEPLORED THE MASS EXECUTION OF 47 PEOPLE
The United Nations deplored the mass execution of 47 people by Saudi Arabia, calling on the Riyadh
JANUARY 3, 2016DEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: NISA SOLDIER EXECUTED BY FIRING SQUAD IN MOGADISHU
A soldier serving Somalia’s National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA) has been executed by a firing
JANUARY 2, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: 47 PUT TO DEATH, INCLUDING PROMINENT SHIITE CLERIC
Saudi Arabia executed 47 people convicted of terrorism-related offenses, including suspected members of
- JANUARY 1, 2016RussiaDEATH 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, 2016TunisiaDEATH 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, 2016HungaryDEATH 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, 2016RomaniaDEATH PENALTY
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DenmarkDEATH PENALTY
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
- JANUARY 1, 2016FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- JANUARY 1, 2016CzechiaDEATH PENALTY
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2016UkraineDEATH 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, 2016EstoniaDEATH 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, 2016GambiaDEATH 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, 2016FinlandDEATH 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, 2016GabonDEATH PENALTY
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2016CyprusDEATH 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, 2016BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
- JANUARY 1, 2016GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DjiboutiDEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
- JANUARY 1, 2016SerbiaDEATH 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, 2016San 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, 2016SenegalDEATH 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, 2016GermanyDEATH 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, 2016GreeceDEATH 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, 2016BruneiDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
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- JANUARY 1, 2016ArgentinaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
- JANUARY 1, 2016North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH PENALTY
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
- JANUARY 1, 2016SloveniaDEATH PENALTY
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2016Hong 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, 2016Macao 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, 2016North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016New 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, 2016BermudaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
- JANUARY 1, 2016New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
- JANUARY 1, 2016VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016WyomingDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016United States Armed ForcesDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016UtahDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016FloridaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2016CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016MarylandDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016MissouriDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016OregonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016TexasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2016OhioDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2016TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016NevadaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
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- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH 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, 2016DelawareDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2016IdahoDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is electrocution.
The method of execution is electrocution.
- JANUARY 1, 2016MississippiDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016IndianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016MontanaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The
- JANUARY 1, 2016GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016HawaiiDEATH 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, 2016MinnesotaDEATH PENALTY
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
- JANUARY 1, 2016AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016MichiganDEATH PENALTY
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
- JANUARY 1, 2016West VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
- JANUARY 1, 2016ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016IowaDEATH PENALTY
Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2016ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2016Central 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, 2016AlaskaDEATH PENALTY
Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2016DEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
- JANUARY 1, 2016WisconsinDEATH PENALTY
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
- JANUARY 1, 2016MaineDEATH PENALTY
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
- JANUARY 1, 2016IllinoisDEATH 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, 2016Rhode IslandDEATH PENALTY
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2016Vatican 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2016North DakotaDEATH PENALTY
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2016MassachusettsDEATH PENALTY
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2016OmanDEATH 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, 2016IcelandDEATH 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, 2016NorwayDEATH 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, 2016GuineaDEATH PENALTY
The new penal code
The new penal code removes any reference to the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2016VanuatuDEATH 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, 2016SlovakiaDEATH PENALTY
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2016BoliviaDEATH 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, 2016IrelandDEATH PENALTY
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2016ItalyDEATH 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, 2016LithuaniaDEATH PENALTY
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
- JANUARY 1, 2016United 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, 2016Puerto 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, 2016Dominican 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, 2016KenyaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016BrazilDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
- JANUARY 1, 2016LatviaDEATH 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, 2016United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
- JANUARY 1, 2016GrenadaDEATH 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, 2016St. LuciaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016Trinidad & 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, 2016VietnamDEATH 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, 2016LebanonDEATH 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, 2016SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016SingaporeDEATH 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, 2016St. Kitts & NevisDEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
- JANUARY 1, 2016SyriaDEATH PENALTY
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2016YemenDEATH 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, 2016South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
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- JANUARY 1, 2016LaosDEATH 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, 2016SpainDEATH PENALTY
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
- JANUARY 1, 2016ThailandDEATH 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, 2016BelizeDEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
- JANUARY 1, 2016St. Vincent & GrenadinesDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime.
Murder is a capital crime.
- JANUARY 1, 2016DominicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016BahamasDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
- JANUARY 1, 2016KuwaitDEATH 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, 2016BarbadosDEATH PENALTY
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2016TaiwanDEATH 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, 2016MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2016Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
- JANUARY 1, 2016CubaDEATH 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, 2016SomaliaDEATH 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, 2016MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
- JANUARY 1, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
- JANUARY 1, 2016Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
- JANUARY 1, 2016QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
- JANUARY 1, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2016LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2016ChinaDEATH 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, 2016São 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, 2016SeychellesDEATH PENALTY
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- JANUARY 1, 2016LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2016South 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, 2016TogoDEATH 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, 2016GhanaDEATH 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
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- JANUARY 1, 2016EswatiniDEATH 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, 2016United 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, 2016MonacoDEATH 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, 2016NetherlandsDEATH 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, 2016LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Death penalty may be applied
Death penalty may be applied despite accession to the Second Optional Protocol
- JANUARY 1, 2016MoldovaDEATH 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, 2016MontenegroDEATH PENALTY
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
- JANUARY 1, 2016LesothoDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
- JANUARY 1, 2016MaltaDEATH 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, 2016North 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, 2016SwedenDEATH 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, 2016TanzaniaDEATH 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, 2016SudanDEATH 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, 2016ChadDEATH PENALTY
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
- JANUARY 1, 2016NigeriaDEATH 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, 2016ZambiaDEATH 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, 2016Sierra 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, 2016New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
- JANUARY 1, 2016Guinea-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, 2016South 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, 2016NigerDEATH 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, 2016BotswanaDEATH 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, 2016LibyaDEATH 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, 2016AlgeriaDEATH 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, 2016Equatorial 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, 2016PortugalDEATH 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, 2016ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2016EgyptDEATH PENALTY
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
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- JANUARY 1, 2016MaliDEATH 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, 2016MoroccoDEATH PENALTY
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2016BahrainDEATH PENALTY
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
- JANUARY 1, 2016MadagascarDEATH 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, 2016Cape 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, 2016BurundiDEATH PENALTY
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated the new criminal code
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated the new criminal code which abolishes the death penalty but makes homosexuality a crime punishable by jail.
- JANUARY 1, 2016Congo - 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, 2016AfghanistanDEATH 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, 2016Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
- JANUARY 1, 2016CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2016SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2016Burkina 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, 2016MozambiqueDEATH 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, 2016DEATH 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, 2016RwandaDEATH 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, 2016MauritaniaDEATH PENALTY
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016NamibiaDEATH 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, 2016EthiopiaDEATH 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, 2016EritreaDEATH 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, 2016BeninDEATH 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, 2016MalawiDEATH 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, 2016MauritiusDEATH 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, 2016ArmeniaDEATH 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, 2016AndorraDEATH PENALTY
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states:
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
- JANUARY 1, 2016BelgiumDEATH PENALTY
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
- JANUARY 1, 2016TürkiyeDEATH 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, 2016AzerbaijanDEATH 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, 2016Bosnia & 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, 2016BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2016AlbaniaDEATH 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...
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- JANUARY 1, 2016AustriaDEATH 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, 2016Côte 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, 2016IndiaDEATH 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, 2016BhutanDEATH 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, 2016PolandDEATH 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, 2016JapanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2016JordanDEATH PENALTY
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2016CroatiaDEATH PENALTY
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2016IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2016BulgariaDEATH 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, 2016ZimbabweDEATH 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, 2016CambodiaDEATH 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, 2016PhilippinesDEATH 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, 2016MongoliaDEATH 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, 2016MicronesiaDEATH 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, 2016IsraelDEATH PENALTY
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
- JANUARY 1, 2016KyrgyzstanDEATH 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, 2016Marshall 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, 2016NauruDEATH 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, 2016KiribatiDEATH 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, 2016FijiDEATH 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, 2016KazakhstanDEATH 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, 2016TurkmenistanDEATH 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, 2016NepalDEATH 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, 2016PalauDEATH PENALTY
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
- JANUARY 1, 2016SamoaDEATH 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, 2016TongaDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
- JANUARY 1, 2016Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2016TajikistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2016UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
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- JANUARY 1, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
- JANUARY 1, 2016TuvaluDEATH 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, 2016EcuadorDEATH 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, 2016ColombiaDEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
- JANUARY 1, 2016CanadaDEATH 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, 2016Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
- JANUARY 1, 2016GuatemalaDEATH 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, 2016ChileDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
- JANUARY 1, 2016HaitiDEATH 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, 2016IraqDEATH 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, 2016HondurasDEATH 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, 2016El 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, 2016PeruDEATH 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, 2016UruguayDEATH 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, 2016VenezuelaDEATH 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, 2016Equatorial 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, 2016Timor-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, 2016MexicoDEATH 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, 2016ParaguayDEATH 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, 2016NicaraguaDEATH 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, 2016PanamaDEATH 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, 2016SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB EXECUTES 5 YOUNG MEN FOR 'SPYING' ON THEM
The Al-Shabaab militant group has executed five young men for allegedly spying for United States and the