The death penalty worldwide developments in 2007

The death penalty worldwide developments in 2007

Índice AI: ACT 50/002/2008
Fecha de publicación: 15 abril 2008
Categorías: Albania, Kirguistán, Uzbekistán, Kazajistán, Francia, Estados Unidos, Islas Cook, Ruanda, Zambia, Libia, Ghana, Guatemala, Corea del Sur, Marruecos, Nigeria, Arabia Saudí, China, Bielorrousia, Irán, Japón, Perú, Yemen, Malaui

In 2007 the world continued to move closer to the universal abolition of the capital punishment. A historical landmark is the resolution on a moratorium on executions endorsed by the United Nations. By the end of the 2007, 91 countries have abolished the death penalty for all crimes. The death penalty has now been abolished in law or practice by 135 countries. Other subjects covered in this report include commutations, judicial reviews, use against child offenders; and extradition.