government: ecclesiastical
state of civil and political rights:
constitution: new Fundamental Law promulgated by Pope JOHN PAUL II on 26 November 2000, effective 22 February 2001 (replaces the first Fundamental Law of 1929)
legal system: based on Code of Canon Law and revisions to it
legislative system: unicameral Pontifical Commission for the State of Vatican City
judicial system: there are three tribunals responsible for civil and criminal matters within Vatican City; three other tribunals rule on issues pertaining to the Holy See
religion: Roman Catholic
death row:
year of last executions: 0-0-0
death sentences: 0
executions: 0
international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:
situation:
