executions in the world:

In 2024

0

2000 to present

0

legend:

Abolitionist
retentionist
De facto abolitionist
Moratorium on executions
Abolitionist for ordinary crimes
Committed to abolishing the death penalty

MALDIVES

government: presidential republic

state of civil and political rights: Partly free

constitution: new constitution ratified 7 August 2008

legal system: based on Islamic law with elements of common law

legislative system: unicameral People's Council or Majlis

judicial system: Supreme Court; High Court

religion: Sunni Muslim

death row: 18, end 2017

year of last executions: 0-0-0

death sentences: 0

executions: 0

international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:

situation:

Asia, Middle East, Australia and Oceania

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URGENT APPEAL FOR MELISSA LUCIO

On April 27, the State of Texas will carry out the death sentence on Melissa Lucio.

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IRAN - 4 men executed in Mashhad on April 18

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