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- APRIL 12, 2004IndiaDEATH PENALTY
The People's Legal Forum (PLF) was to stage a demonstration...
The People's Legal Forum (PLF) was to stage a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in India seeking the abolition of death penalty in the country
- APRIL 12, 2004JapanDEATH PENALTY
Masumi Hayashi, convicted of murdering four people...
Masumi Hayashi, convicted of murdering four people by poisoning curry at a 1998 community festival in Wakayama, Japan, would break her silence when her appeal was heard at the Osaka High Court from April 20, her lawyers said
- APRIL 12, 2004DEATH PENALTY
LAOS INTRODUCES THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG RELATED CRIMES
Laos´ National Assembly closed last Tuesday after passing an amendment to the criminal code that introduced the death penalty for treason and drug trafficking.
- APRIL 12, 2004AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
- APRIL 12, 2004BahrainDEATH PENALTY
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must be applied are
The offences for which capital punishment either can or must be applied are
- APRIL 12, 2004BruneiDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is mandatory for murder, unlawful possession of firearms and explosives
The death penalty is mandatory for murder, unlawful possession of firearms and explosives
- APRIL 12, 2004BhutanDEATH 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.
- APRIL 12, 2004BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Bangladesh applies the death penalty for such crimes as murder, sedition and drug-trafficking.
Bangladesh applies the death penalty for such crimes as murder, sedition and drug-trafficking.
- APRIL 12, 2004AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
On October 9, 2004 Afghans voted for a president in the country’s first democratic election.
On October 9, 2004 Afghans voted for a president in the country’s first democratic election.
- APRIL 12, 2004DEATH 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.
- APRIL 12, 2004FijiDEATH 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
- APRIL 12, 2004IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is applicable for murder, offences concerning illegal weapons, drug crimes, corruption and terrorism.
The death penalty is applicable for murder, offences concerning illegal weapons, drug crimes, corruption and terrorism.