Chronological archive
January 2017
The 367 news items published by Hands Off Cain in January 2017, in chronological order.
MISSOURI (USA): MARK CHRISTESON EXECUTED
Mark Christeson, 37, White, was executed. He was convicted of the February 1, 1998 murders of Susan Brouk, 36, White, and her 2 children, Adria, 12, and Kyle, 9, and sentenced to death on October 14, 1999.
- JANUARY 31, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court tossed the death sentence of Paul Durousseau
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court tossed the death sentence of Paul Durousseau
- JANUARY 31, 2017MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Mark Christeson, 37, White, was executed.
USA - Missouri. Mark Christeson, 37, White, was executed.
JANUARY 31, 2017IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: SYRIAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR FINANCING ISLAMIC STATE
Iraq’s judiciary sentenced a Syrian national to death, finding him guilty of financing Islamic State militants.
JANUARY 31, 2017KenyaDEATH PENALTYKENYA: NAKURU COUSINS TO HANG FOR SH300 ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE
Two cousins who violently robbed an armed police officer of Sh300 will face the death penalty after the
JANUARY 31, 2017JordanDEATH PENALTYJORDAN: COURT OF CASSATION APPROVES DEATH SENTENCE OF AUTHOR’S KILLER
Jordanian Court of Cassation, highest judicial committee in Jordan, upheld December’s State Security
- JANUARY 31, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Leo Louis Kaczmar because the jury was unanimous
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Leo Louis Kaczmar because the jury was unanimous
- JANUARY 31, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Zachary Wood
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Zachary Wood
JANUARY 30, 2017BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: TWO GET DEATH, 12 GET LIFE OVER BARGUNA FISHERMEN MURDERS
A Barguna court awarded death sentence to two accused in a case filed over the murder of two fishermen by drowning in the district. The court also gave life imprisonment to 12 others.
- JANUARY 30, 2017CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Joseph Kalashian sentenced Christopher Cheary to death.
USA - California. Judge Joseph Kalashian sentenced Christopher Cheary to death.
- JANUARY 29, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
A total of four prisoners were hanged in public in Mashhad and Bandar Abbas.
A total of four prisoners were hanged in public in Mashhad and Bandar Abbas.
- JANUARY 28, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
two prisoners were reportedly hanged at Lakan, Rasht's central Prison.
two prisoners were reportedly hanged at Lakan, Rasht's central Prison.
- JANUARY 26, 2017DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): TERRY EDWARDS EXECUTED
Terry Edwards, 43, Black, was executed.
- JANUARY 26, 2017TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - -Texas. Report: Texas bought seized execution drugs from Provizer Pharma in India.
USA - -Texas. Report: Texas bought seized execution drugs from Provizer Pharma in India.
- JANUARY 26, 2017TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Terry Edwards, 43, Black, was executed.
USA - Texas. Terry Edwards, 43, Black, was executed.
- JANUARY 26, 2017MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN SENT TO GALLOWS OVER DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE
A man was sent to the gallows by the High Court in Ipoh after he was found guilty of trafficking in drugs.
JANUARY 26, 2017DEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR PRISONERS HANGED ON DRUG CHARGES
On the mornings of January 23 and January 25 four prisoners were hanged in two different prisons on drug related charges.
- JANUARY 26, 2017MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. House Judiciary Committee approved HB 638 on lethal injection
USA - Mississippi. House Judiciary Committee approved HB 638 on lethal injection
- JANUARY 26, 2017NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nebraska. Gov. Ricketts signs new death penalty protocol
USA - Nebraska. Gov. Ricketts signs new death penalty protocol
- JANUARY 25, 2017KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: ROYAL FAMILY MEMBER AMONG SEVEN HANGED
Seven people, among them a member of the ruling family who killed his nephew, were hanged
- JANUARY 25, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
At least two prisoners were hanged at Karaj's Ghezel Hesar Prison on drug related charges. The prisoners
At least two prisoners were hanged at Karaj's Ghezel Hesar Prison on drug related charges. The prisoners
- JANUARY 25, 2017MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. Judge Lisa Dodson has sentenced Alberto Julio Garcia to death
USA - Mississippi. Judge Lisa Dodson has sentenced Alberto Julio Garcia to death
- JANUARY 25, 2017BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: 4 GET DEATH PENALTY FOR KILLING RANGPUR BUSINESSMAN
A Rangpur court sentenced four people to death and another one to three years’ imprisonment over the
- JANUARY 25, 2017IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: TWO ISIL MILITANTS SENTENCED TO DEATH
Kirkuk criminal court judge sentenced two ISIL militants to death, Brig. Sarhad Qadir, Kirkuk Suburban Police Chief, told Millet Press.
- JANUARY 24, 2017Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
GAZA: TWO NEW DEATH SENTENCES
two new death sentences by hanging were issued in the Gaza Strip.
JANUARY 24, 2017AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: TWO EMPLOYEES OF DEFENSE MINISTRY SENTENCED TO DEATH
Two employees of Afghan defense ministry who were charged with various crimes, were sentenced to death, officials said.
JANUARY 24, 2017BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING TWO IN CHUADANGA
A court in Chuadanga sentenced a man to death for killing a woman and her daughter in Railpara area of the district town in 2009.
- JANUARY 23, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were executed at Maragheh Prison on drug related charges. The prisoners have been identified as Iraj Ghafouri and Hossein Fatemi.
Two prisoners were executed at Maragheh Prison on drug related charges. The prisoners have been identified as Iraj Ghafouri and Hossein Fatemi.
- JANUARY 23, 2017AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Alabama judicial override safe from Supreme Court review.
USA - Alabama. Alabama judicial override safe from Supreme Court review.
JANUARY 23, 2017NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: COURT SENTENCES MAN TO DEATH BY HANGING FOR ROBBERY
A High Court in Abeokuta sentenced Kola Akanji, to death by hanging for armed robbery.
- JANUARY 22, 2017United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: DUBAI COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR OBAIDA'S KILLER
The Dubai Court of Appeals upheld the death sentence of Jordanian Nidal Eissa Abdullah, the killer of
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- JANUARY 22, 2017DEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. Judge Alan M. Rubenstein formally sentenced Alfonso (Alfonzo) Sanchez to death
USA - Pennsylvania. Judge Alan M. Rubenstein formally sentenced Alfonso (Alfonzo) Sanchez to death
JANUARY 21, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS INCLUDING A DISABLED MAN HANGED
two prisoners were hanged in Orumieh Central Prison on drug-related charges. They were identified as:
JANUARY 21, 2017IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: BANGAON COURT GIVES DEATH SENTENCES TO 3 TERRORISTS
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives were sentenced to death by a Bengal court.
JANUARY 20, 2017IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: 31 CONVICTS EXECUTED FOR SPEICHER'S MASSACRE
31 persons were executed for their alleged role in Speicher's massacre in 2014, Iraqi Justice Ministry announced.
JANUARY 20, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED ON DRUG CHARGES
Two prisoners were reportedly hanged on the morning at Khorammabad's Parsilon Prison (western Iran) on drug related charges.
- JANUARY 19, 2017DEATH PENALTY
DELAWARE (USA): ISAIAH MCCOY EXONERATED FROM DEATH ROW
Isaiah McCoy, 29, Black, a former Delaware death row inmate, was exonerated on January 19, 2017, when Kent County Superior Court Judge Robert B. Young acquitted him at a retrial.
- JANUARY 19, 2017DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): ALL CHARGES AGAINST JERRY HARTFIELD DISMISSED
The Texas Court of Appeals for the 13th District, an intermediate state appellate court, has dismissed all
- JANUARY 19, 2017DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): SUPREME COURT OVERTURNED THREE DEATH SENTENCES
The Florida Supreme Court overturned three death sentences, but upheld the death sentence for one other
- JANUARY 19, 2017SyriaDEATH PENALTY
Isis executes 12 in Palmyra
19 January 2017: the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) executed 12 people, including teachers, in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra
- JANUARY 19, 2017PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: 2 ACCUSED AWARDED DEATH SENTENCE, 2 ACQUITTED
Additional District and Sessions Judge Israr Zada in Sargodha awarded death sentence to two accused involved in a dual murder case.
- JANUARY 19, 2017DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: NINE PRISONERS HANGED ON DRUG CHARGES
At least nine prisoners have been hanged in Iran on drug charges in the last days.
- JANUARY 19, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court overturned three death sentences
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court overturned three death sentences
- JANUARY 19, 2017DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. Isaiah McCoy Exonerated from Death Row.
USA - Delaware. Isaiah McCoy Exonerated from Death Row.
- JANUARY 19, 2017IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: 3 YOUTHS SENTENCED TO DEATH IN HARYANA FOR GANGRAPE, MURDER OF 9-YEAR-OLD
Three youths were sentenced to death by a fast-track court in Haryana for the gang rape and killing of a
- JANUARY 19, 2017TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. All charges dismissed against Jerry Hartfield, a former death row prisoner.
USA - Texas. All charges dismissed against Jerry Hartfield, a former death row prisoner.
- JANUARY 19, 2017EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: 35 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP
A military court in Cairo sentenced 35 Egyptians to death by hanging and 54 to life in prison on charges of
- JANUARY 19, 2017DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. Delaware's Supreme Court has reinstated the convictions of Luis Reyes
USA - Delaware. Delaware's Supreme Court has reinstated the convictions of Luis Reyes
- JANUARY 18, 2017DEATH PENALTY
VIRGINIA (USA): RICKY GRAY EXECUTED
Ricky Gray was executed. Gray, 39, Black, was sentenced to death for the 2006 New Year's Day murders
- JANUARY 18, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
A juvenile prisoner was hanged at Tabriz Prison, the human rights news agency HRANA reported.
A juvenile prisoner was hanged at Tabriz Prison, the human rights news agency HRANA reported.
- JANUARY 18, 2017TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
the Tunis Criminal Chamber of first instance against Terrorism sentenced 20 people to death for terrorism, including the dangerous terrorist Atef Hannechi. The convicts are all wanted.
the Tunis Criminal Chamber of first instance against Terrorism sentenced 20 people to death for terrorism, including the dangerous terrorist Atef Hannechi. The convicts are all wanted.
- JANUARY 18, 2017VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Ricky Gray was executed.
USA - Virginia. Ricky Gray was executed.
- JANUARY 18, 2017BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: THAKURGAON MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING FATHER
A man in Thakurgaon has been given a death sentence after he was found guilty of murdering his father.
JANUARY 18, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE EXECUTED, INCLUDING 2 AFGHAN NATIONALS
five prisoners were reportedly hanged in Iran in two different cities.
- JANUARY 18, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A new study reports that at least 201 Florida death row prisoners may be eligible for resentencing hearings
USA - Florida. A new study reports that at least 201 Florida death row prisoners may be eligible for resentencing hearings
- JANUARY 17, 2017Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA CARRIES OUT FIRST EXECUTION OF 2017
Saudi Arabia carried out its first death sentence of the year, following more than 150 executions in 2016.
- JANUARY 17, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
five people were executed in two different cities on drug related charges. A 36-year-old prisoner, identified
five people were executed in two different cities on drug related charges. A 36-year-old prisoner, identified
- JANUARY 17, 2017United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - 18 Arrested at Anti-Death Penalty Protest.
USA - 18 Arrested at Anti-Death Penalty Protest.
- JANUARY 17, 2017NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: ARMED ROBBER SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING
An Akure High Court in Ondo State has sentenced one Mr Femi Aseye to death by hanging for his involvement in armed robbery.
JANUARY 17, 2017DEATH PENALTYUSA: PRESIDENT OBAMA COMMUTES TWO DEATH SENTENCES
President Barack Obama commuted the death sentences of Abelardo Arboleda Ortiz, a federal death row prisoner, and Dwight Loving, a military death row prisoner.
- JANUARY 17, 2017United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - President Obama Commutes Death Sentences of Abelardo Arboleda Ortiz and Dwight Loving
USA - President Obama Commutes Death Sentences of Abelardo Arboleda Ortiz and Dwight Loving
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- JANUARY 17, 2017DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Death Row Doctor: Dr. Carlo Musso
USA - Georgia. Death Row Doctor: Dr. Carlo Musso
- JANUARY 16, 2017DEATH PENALTY
WASHINGTON (USA): PROPOSAL TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE STATE
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday announced a proposal to abolish the death penalty in Washington state.
- JANUARY 16, 2017BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: 26 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR NARAYANGANJ KILLINGS
twenty-six people, including a former city councillor extradited from India, were sentenced to death by a Bangladeshi court for brutal murders of seven persons in Narayanganj in 2014.
- JANUARY 16, 2017MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: GUINEAN COLLEGE STUDENT SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A 29-year-old Guinean college student was sentenced to death by the High Court in Kuala Lumpur after he was found guilty of trafficking in 3,304.6gm of cocaine.
JANUARY 16, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN PUBLIC FOR MURDER
A prisoner was hanged in the village of Bektash near Miandoab (northwestern Iran), reported official Iranian news agencies.
- JANUARY 15, 2017BahrainDEATH PENALTY
BAHRAIN: THREE SHI'ITES CONVICTED OF KILLING POLICEMEN EXECUTED
Bahraini authorities executed three Shi'ite Muslim men convicted of killing an Emirati police officer and two Bahraini policemen in a 2014 bomb attack.
- JANUARY 15, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
two prisoners, identified as Akbar K. and Morteza H., were executed in the Central Prison of Qazvin for
two prisoners, identified as Akbar K. and Morteza H., were executed in the Central Prison of Qazvin for
- JANUARY 15, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
A juvenile prisoner who was convicted of murder at the age of 16, was executed in Kerman (southeastern Iran).
A juvenile prisoner who was convicted of murder at the age of 16, was executed in Kerman (southeastern Iran).
JANUARY 15, 2017IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: PRESIDENT CONVERTS 4 TRIBALS’ DEATH SENTENCES TO LIFE TERMS
President Pranab Mukherjee has disposed of all mercy petitions of death penalties pending before him till
JANUARY 15, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: JUVENILE OFFENDER EXECUTED IN KERMAN PRISON
Arman Bahr Asemani was hanged in Kerman Prison along with an older co-defendant, Shams Allah R.
- JANUARY 14, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
two prisoners were executed on drug charges at Dizel Abad Prison in Kermanshah, Iran Human Rights
two prisoners were executed on drug charges at Dizel Abad Prison in Kermanshah, Iran Human Rights
JANUARY 14, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 14 PRISONERS EXECUTED AT KARAJ CENTRAL PRISON
According to close sources, at least 14 prisoners were reportedly hanged at Karaj Central Prison on drug related charges.
JANUARY 14, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AT LEAST 5 PRISONERS EXECUTED AT RAJAI SHAHR PRISON
At least five prisoners were reportedly executed at Karaj's Rajai Shahr Prison. According to close sources,
- JANUARY 14, 2017OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Federal judge Michael Merz on Thursday blocked Ohio's lethal injection protocol
USA - Ohio. Federal judge Michael Merz on Thursday blocked Ohio's lethal injection protocol
- JANUARY 13, 2017CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Richard A. Erwood sentenced Elias Carmona Lopez to death
USA - California. Judge Richard A. Erwood sentenced Elias Carmona Lopez to death
- JANUARY 13, 2017CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A judge sentenced Darnell Washington to death
USA - California. A judge sentenced Darnell Washington to death
- JANUARY 13, 2017CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge John Monterosso sentenced Johnny Lopez to death.
USA - California. Judge John Monterosso sentenced Johnny Lopez to death.
- JANUARY 12, 2017DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): FIVE COUNTIES DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPOSE DEATH PENALTY AGAINST SERIOUSLY MENTALLY IMPAIRED DEFENDANTS
Nearly two-thirds of death row prisoners in five Florida counties whose cases were studied by Harvard University's Fair Punishment Project suffer from serious mental impairments.
- JANUARY 12, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ‘ENSAMBLE CONTRE LA PEINE DE MORT’ ALERTS FIFA THAT IN IRAN PEOPLE ARE EXECUTED IN FOOTBALL STADIUMS
In a letter sent by Raphael Chenuil-Hazan, President of “Ensamble contre la peine de mort-Together
- JANUARY 12, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Report: 5 Counties Disproportionately Impose Death Penalty Against Seriously Mentally Impaired Defendants.
USA - Florida. Report: 5 Counties Disproportionately Impose Death Penalty Against Seriously Mentally Impaired Defendants.
- JANUARY 12, 2017ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. The Arizona Supreme Court threw out the death sentence for Joel Escalante Orozco
USA - Arizona. The Arizona Supreme Court threw out the death sentence for Joel Escalante Orozco
- JANUARY 11, 2017DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): CHRISTOPHER WILKINS EXECUTED
Christopher Wilkins, 48, White, was executed.
- JANUARY 11, 2017TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Christopher Wilkins, 48, White, was executed.
USA - Texas. Christopher Wilkins, 48, White, was executed.
- JANUARY 11, 2017United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - South Carolina. U.S. Judge Richard Gergel has formally sentenced Dylann Roof to death
USA - South Carolina. U.S. Judge Richard Gergel has formally sentenced Dylann Roof to death
- JANUARY 11, 2017MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: BRUNEIAN MAN AND MALAYSIAN ACCOMPLICE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
The Sabah High Court sentenced a Bruneian man and his Malaysian accomplice to death after they were
- JANUARY 10, 2017DEATH PENALTY
OHIO OBTAINS HUNDREDS OF VIALS OF LETHAL DRUGS
Ohio has obtained hundreds of vials of lethal injection drugs, records show. Inventory logs obtained by The
- JANUARY 10, 2017DEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH SENTENCE TO COUPLE FOR MURDERING DALIT WOMAN
A sessions court in Tirunelveli has awarded death sentence to a couple for murdering a Dalit woman on
JANUARY 10, 2017PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: MAN HANGED OVER MURDERING TWO PEOPLE
A death row prisoner was executed in Adiyala Jail over murdering two people who included a judge.
JANUARY 10, 2017DEATH PENALTYUSA: DYLANN ROOF SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR THE MURDERS OF NINE BLACK CHURCH MEMBERS
Dylann Roof, a white supremacist who shot dead nine black churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, was sentenced to death by a federal jury.
- JANUARY 10, 2017OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - OHIO. Ohio obtains hundreds of vials of lethal drugs.
USA - OHIO. Ohio obtains hundreds of vials of lethal drugs.
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- JANUARY 9, 2017Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
SRI LANKA: TEN PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH BY BADULLA AND MATARA HIGH COURTS
Ten persons were sentenced to death after being found guilty of two murders reported in Matara and Badulla.
JANUARY 9, 2017BahrainDEATH PENALTYBAHRAIN: DEATH SENTENCES UPHELD IN KILLING OF UAE OFFICER
Bahrain’s Cassation Court upheld the death sentence for three people found guilty of killing UAE army
- JANUARY 9, 2017United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Massachusetts. A federal jury has sentenced Gary Lee Sampson to death
USA - Massachusetts. A federal jury has sentenced Gary Lee Sampson to death
- JANUARY 8, 2017MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Execution Drug Purchases Revealed.
USA - Missouri. Execution Drug Purchases Revealed.
JANUARY 8, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO HANGED IN PUBLIC FOR 'WAGING WAR AGAINST GOD’
Two prisoners were hanged in public in the city of Sarpol-e Zahab (Kermanshah province, western Iran) on Moharebeh charges.
- JANUARY 7, 2017PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MILITARY COURTS ABOLISHED
Pakistan’s controversial military courts will no longer be functioning after completing their two-year term, officials said.
- JANUARY 6, 2017AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended the death penalty for Ryan Clark Petersen
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended the death penalty for Ryan Clark Petersen
- JANUARY 6, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. US seeks death penalty for Esteban Santiago in airport shooting that killed 5
USA - Florida. US seeks death penalty for Esteban Santiago in airport shooting that killed 5
- JANUARY 6, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. SB 280 calls for unanimous juries in death penalty cases.
USA - Florida. SB 280 calls for unanimous juries in death penalty cases.
- JANUARY 5, 2017DEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The State Changes Lethal Injection Drugs.
USA - Florida. The State Changes Lethal Injection Drugs.
- JANUARY 5, 2017DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA CHANGES LETHAL INJECTION DRUGS
State corrections officials have adopted a new lethal-injection procedure that includes a drug never before
- JANUARY 5, 2017SudanDEATH PENALTY
Sudan frees 25 S. Sudanese death-row inmates
5 January 2017: the twenty five inmates who were sentenced to death by the government of Sudan have been pardoned, says the Humanitarian Attaché at South Sudan’s Embassy in Khartoum.
- JANUARY 5, 2017CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury sentenced Cherie Lash-Rhoades to death
USA - California. A jury sentenced Cherie Lash-Rhoades to death
- JANUARY 5, 2017NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: LAGOS ASSEMBLY OKAYS DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPERS
The Lagos State House of Assembly approved death penalty for offenders as it passed the anti-kidnapping Bill into law.
- JANUARY 4, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Florida's high court takes puzzling turn on death penalty.
USA - Florida. Florida's high court takes puzzling turn on death penalty.
JANUARY 4, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR PRISONERS EXECUTED ON ARMED ROBBERY, DRUG RELATED CHARGES
Iran reportedly hanged three prisoners at Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj and one prisoner at Lakan central prison in Rasht.
- JANUARY 3, 2017TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
TUNISIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER AND RAPE OF INFANT
An Army Corporal accused of murdering a four-year-old child was sentenced to death by firearm, the lawyer of the victim’s family confirmed.
- JANUARY 3, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FOUR PRISONERS EXECUTED ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
Four prisoners were reportedly executed at Karaj Central Prison on drug related charges. Close sources
- JANUARY 2, 2017QatarDEATH PENALTY
QATAR: DEATH PENALTY CONFIRMED FOR TWO FROM TAMIL NADU
The highest court of Qatar upheld death penalties awarded to two labourers from Tamil Nadu and
JANUARY 2, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PROTEST OUTSIDE TEHRAN PRISON IN SUPPORT OF HUNGER STRIKING ACTIVIST ARASH SADEGHI
Hundreds of people have marched on Tehran's Evin Prison to demand the release of a student activist who has been on hunger strike for 71 days.
- JANUARY 2, 2017KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: PARENTS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
A court in Kuwait sentenced a couple to death after finding them guilty of torturing their three-year-old daughter until she died, it said in a statement.
JANUARY 2, 2017IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED ON DRUG CHARGES
A prisoner identified as Nosrat Khazai was reportedly hanged at Ghazvin's central prison (northern Iran) on drug related charges.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH PENALTY
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
On November 8, 2007, the Cook Islands Crimes Amendment Bill...
- JANUARY 1, 2017New 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, 2017New JerseyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017MissouriDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017Hong 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, 2017DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017Macao 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, 2017North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
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- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017BermudaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
The death penalty was abolished in 2000.
- JANUARY 1, 2017United States Armed ForcesDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017TexasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2017FloridaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2017MarylandDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH 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, 2017UtahDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017WyomingDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017NevadaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2017OregonDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is electrocution.
The method of execution is electrocution.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017OhioDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017MontanaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The
- JANUARY 1, 2017South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DelawareDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2017IdahoDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017MississippiDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017IndianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
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- JANUARY 1, 2017LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017IowaDEATH PENALTY
Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2017ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017MinnesotaDEATH PENALTY
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911
- JANUARY 1, 2017West VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
West Virginia abolished the death penalty in 1965
- JANUARY 1, 2017MichiganDEATH PENALTY
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
Michigan has not had the death penalty since 1847
- JANUARY 1, 2017WisconsinDEATH PENALTY
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
Wisconsin had abolished the death penalty in 1853
- JANUARY 1, 2017AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2017HawaiiDEATH 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, 2017MaineDEATH PENALTY
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
- JANUARY 1, 2017IllinoisDEATH 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, 2017Rhode IslandDEATH PENALTY
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
Rhode Island does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2017North DakotaDEATH PENALTY
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
North Dakota does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2017Puerto 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, 2017TogoDEATH 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, 2017MassachusettsDEATH PENALTY
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2017Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
- JANUARY 1, 2017AlaskaDEATH PENALTY
Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH PENALTY
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
- JANUARY 1, 2017TaiwanDEATH 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, 2017Vatican 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, 2017DEATH PENALTY
USA - Pfizer Blocks the Use of Its Drugs in Executions.
USA - Pfizer Blocks the Use of Its Drugs in Executions.
- JANUARY 1, 2017LatviaDEATH 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, 2017IrelandDEATH PENALTY
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
Ireland abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2017KiribatiDEATH 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, 2017JordanDEATH PENALTY
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
The legal system in Jordan is based on Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2017KyrgyzstanDEATH 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, 2017ItalyDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2017KuwaitDEATH 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, 2017KazakhstanDEATH 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, 2017MadagascarDEATH 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, 2017LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
Death penalty may be applied
Death penalty may be applied despite accession to the Second Optional Protocol
- JANUARY 1, 2017LiechtensteinDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1987.
- JANUARY 1, 2017LibyaDEATH 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, 2017AlbaniaDEATH 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, 2017AlgeriaDEATH 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, 2017LuxembourgDEATH PENALTY
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
Luxembourg has been completely abolitionist since 1979.
- JANUARY 1, 2017AfghanistanDEATH 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, 2017LithuaniaDEATH PENALTY
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
Lithuania abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1998...
- JANUARY 1, 2017LesothoDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
- JANUARY 1, 2017Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Murder is a capital crime.
Murder is a capital crime.
- JANUARY 1, 2017AndorraDEATH PENALTY
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states:
Article 8 (3) of Andorra’s Constitution states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
- JANUARY 1, 2017BahrainDEATH PENALTY
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must
- JANUARY 1, 2017AzerbaijanDEATH 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, 2017ArgentinaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1984.
- JANUARY 1, 2017AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2017BahamasDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
- JANUARY 1, 2017ArmeniaDEATH 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, 2017AustriaDEATH 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, 2017Bosnia & 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, 2017BarbadosDEATH PENALTY
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
Barbados retains a mandatory death penalty or murder and treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2017BelizeDEATH PENALTY
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
Murder and military offences are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017BeninDEATH 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, 2017BoliviaDEATH 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, 2017BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
- JANUARY 1, 2017BhutanDEATH 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, 2017BotswanaDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2017BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2017BelgiumDEATH PENALTY
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
Belgium abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1996.
- JANUARY 1, 2017CanadaDEATH 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, 2017CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- JANUARY 1, 2017CambodiaDEATH 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, 2017Burkina 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, 2017BulgariaDEATH 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, 2017Central 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, 2017Cape 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, 2017BurundiDEATH 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, 2017BrazilDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Brazil said
- JANUARY 1, 2017BruneiDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
The death penalty is mandatory for murder
- JANUARY 1, 2017ChinaDEATH 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, 2017ChileDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
- JANUARY 1, 2017ColombiaDEATH PENALTY
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
- JANUARY 1, 2017Côte 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, 2017Congo - 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, 2017Costa RicaDEATH PENALTY
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
- JANUARY 1, 2017CyprusDEATH 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, 2017ChadDEATH PENALTY
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
In Chad, capital crimes include aggravated murder and other offenses
- JANUARY 1, 2017CroatiaDEATH PENALTY
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Croatia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2017ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017Dominican 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, 2017DenmarkDEATH PENALTY
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
Denmark has been abolitionist since 1978.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DEATH 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, 2017CzechiaDEATH PENALTY
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
The Czech Republic abolished the death penalty in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2017CubaDEATH 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, 2017North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
North Korea denies holding any political prisoners.
- JANUARY 1, 2017EgyptDEATH PENALTY
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
The Egyptian Constitution makes no reference to the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2017EcuadorDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
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- JANUARY 1, 2017DominicaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017DjiboutiDEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
- JANUARY 1, 2017El 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, 2017GambiaDEATH 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, 2017Equatorial 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, 2017FijiDEATH 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, 2017EstoniaDEATH 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, 2017FinlandDEATH 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, 2017EthiopiaDEATH 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, 2017EritreaDEATH 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, 2017FranceDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
The death penalty was abolished in France on September 9...
- JANUARY 1, 2017GabonDEATH PENALTY
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
In February, 2010, Gabon completely abolished the death penalty.
- JANUARY 1, 2017Guinea-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, 2017GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
Georgia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1997.
- JANUARY 1, 2017GreeceDEATH 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, 2017GuatemalaDEATH 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, 2017GuineaDEATH PENALTY
The new penal code
The new penal code removes any reference to the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2017GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017GermanyDEATH 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, 2017HaitiDEATH 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, 2017GrenadaDEATH 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, 2017GhanaDEATH 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, 2017IcelandDEATH 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, 2017IndiaDEATH 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, 2017JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
On the issue of capital punishment, the Jamaica Constitution states...
- JANUARY 1, 2017HondurasDEATH 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, 2017IsraelDEATH PENALTY
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
- JANUARY 1, 2017IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder..
The death penalty is applicable for murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2017HungaryDEATH 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, 2017IranDEATH PENALTY
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
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- JANUARY 1, 2017IraqDEATH 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, 2017JapanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
The death penalty in Japan is provided for 13 crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2017LaosDEATH 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, 2017MaltaDEATH 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, 2017MauritiusDEATH 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, 2017MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
Premeditated murder, attempted assassination of the President...
- JANUARY 1, 2017MaliDEATH 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, 2017MexicoDEATH 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, 2017LebanonDEATH 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, 2017Marshall 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, 2017MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
In Malaysia capital crimes include murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2017MauritaniaDEATH PENALTY
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
High treason, premeditated murder and torture are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017MicronesiaDEATH 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, 2017NetherlandsDEATH 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, 2017MontenegroDEATH PENALTY
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
Montenegro is completely abolitionist
- JANUARY 1, 2017NepalDEATH 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, 2017MongoliaDEATH 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, 2017NauruDEATH 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, 2017MozambiqueDEATH 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, 2017MonacoDEATH 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, 2017MoroccoDEATH PENALTY
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
The Country has 11 crimes that carry the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2017NamibiaDEATH 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, 2017New ZealandDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
The death penalty was abolished for ordinary crimes in 1961,
- JANUARY 1, 2017NigeriaDEATH 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, 2017OmanDEATH 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, 2017PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
- JANUARY 1, 2017NorwayDEATH 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, 2017PanamaDEATH 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, 2017PalauDEATH PENALTY
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
Palau abolished the death penalty in 1994.
- JANUARY 1, 2017NicaraguaDEATH 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
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- JANUARY 1, 2017NigerDEATH 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, 2017Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
- JANUARY 1, 2017MoldovaDEATH 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, 2017PhilippinesDEATH 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, 2017QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
- JANUARY 1, 2017PolandDEATH 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, 2017PortugalDEATH 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, 2017RomaniaDEATH PENALTY
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
Romania abolished the death penalty in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2017ParaguayDEATH 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, 2017RussiaDEATH 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, 2017PeruDEATH 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, 2017South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
Capital punishment is provided for 103 crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2017St. Vincent & GrenadinesDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017San 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, 2017SamoaDEATH 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, 2017SenegalDEATH 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, 2017Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2017St. LuciaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
Murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017São 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, 2017RwandaDEATH 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, 2017St. Kitts & NevisDEATH PENALTY
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
Murder is the only death-qualifiable offence.
- JANUARY 1, 2017SerbiaDEATH 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, 2017SomaliaDEATH 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, 2017Solomon IslandsDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
The death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1966.
- JANUARY 1, 2017SloveniaDEATH PENALTY
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
Slovenia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1989.
- JANUARY 1, 2017South 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, 2017SpainDEATH PENALTY
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
- JANUARY 1, 2017SingaporeDEATH 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, 2017Sierra 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, 2017SeychellesDEATH PENALTY
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Seychelles abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
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- JANUARY 1, 2017SlovakiaDEATH PENALTY
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
Slovakia abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1990.
- JANUARY 1, 2017South 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, 2017Timor-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, 2017North 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, 2017SyriaDEATH PENALTY
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
In Syria, capital crimes are: treason; murder...
- JANUARY 1, 2017SwedenDEATH 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, 2017Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
- JANUARY 1, 2017TajikistanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
The death penalty was retained for five crimes:
- JANUARY 1, 2017SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017SudanDEATH 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, 2017SwitzerlandDEATH 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, 2017ThailandDEATH 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, 2017United 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, 2017Trinidad & 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, 2017TürkiyeDEATH 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, 2017United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
The death penalty is rarely applied in the UAE...
- JANUARY 1, 2017TurkmenistanDEATH 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, 2017TongaDEATH PENALTY
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
The last execution was carried out in 1982.
- JANUARY 1, 2017UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
- JANUARY 1, 2017TuvaluDEATH 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, 2017TunisiaDEATH 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, 2017UkraineDEATH 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, 2017United 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, 2017ZimbabweDEATH 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, 2017YemenDEATH 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, 2017TanzaniaDEATH 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, 2017UzbekistanDEATH PENALTY
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
Uzbekistan abolished the death penalty on January 1, 2008.
- JANUARY 1, 2017VanuatuDEATH 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, 2017UruguayDEATH 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, 2017VenezuelaDEATH 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.
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- JANUARY 1, 2017KenyaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2017VietnamDEATH 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, 2017ZambiaDEATH 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, 2017Equatorial 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, 2017EswatiniDEATH 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, 2017MalawiDEATH 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...