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JANUARY 1, 2009Chile
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The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
JANUARY 1, 2009Colombia
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Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
JANUARY 1, 2009Panama
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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, 2009Honduras
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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, 2009Costa Rica
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Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
JANUARY 1, 2009Nicaragua
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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, 2009El Salvador
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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, 2009Dominican Republic
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The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
JANUARY 1, 2009
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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, 2009Spain
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Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
Spain became completely abolitionist in 1995.
JANUARY 1, 2009Bolivia
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The Constitution of Bolivia, under article 17 bars the death penalty.
The Constitution of Bolivia, under article 17 bars the death penalty.
JANUARY 1, 2009Sweden
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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.