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JANUARY 1, 2013
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The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe...
The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe...
JANUARY 1, 2013Venezuela
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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, 2013Panama
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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, 2013Israel
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The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
The country has been abolitionist for ordinary crimes since 1954.
JANUARY 1, 2013Australia
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The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
The death penalty was formally abolished in Australia in 1985.
JANUARY 1, 2013Uruguay
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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, 2013Paraguay
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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, 2013South Africa
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The death penalty was abolished in South Africa on June 6...
The death penalty was abolished in South Africa on June 6...
JANUARY 1, 2013Marshall Islands
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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, 2013Kyrgyzstan
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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, 2013Vanuatu
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There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
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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."