Tonga

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Death Penalty status

Abolitionist in practice

Retains the death penalty in law, but hasn’t executed for at least 10 years

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News

Global: Recorded executions hit their highest figure since 2015

Research

Reports, briefings, statements, submissions and other resources from Amnesty's researchers.

11 June 2024

Tonga: Government must not extend the death penalty to drug-related offences

29 August 2018

Pacific: Australia must immediately end offshore refugee processing policy

1 December 2017

Suggested recommendations to States considered during the 29th session of the Universal Periodic Review, 15-26 January 2018

14 June 2013

Tonga: Human Rights Council adopts Universal Periodic Review outcome on Tonga

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