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JANUARY 1, 2009Djibouti
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Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995...
JANUARY 1, 2009Eritrea
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Murder and acts threatening state security are crimes punishable by death.
Murder and acts threatening state security are crimes punishable by death.
JANUARY 1, 2009Cuba
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The Penal Code presently in force provides for the death penalty for 112 offences, 33 of which are common crimes.
The Penal Code presently in force provides for the death penalty for 112 offences, 33 of which are common crimes.
JANUARY 1, 2009Cameroon
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Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
JANUARY 1, 2009Bhutan
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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, 2009Central African Republic
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Capital crimes include: aggravated murder...
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
JANUARY 1, 2009
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Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
Massachusetts does not have the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2009
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Iowa does not have the death penalty
Iowa does not have the death penalty
JANUARY 1, 2009
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Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
Vermont has not executed anyone since 1954
JANUARY 1, 2009
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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, 2009
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Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished...
Maine does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1887
JANUARY 1, 2009
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Alaska does not have the death penalty
Alaska does not have the death penalty