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

OMAN

government: monarchy

state of civil and political rights: Not free

constitution: non-existent

legal system: based on english common law and Islamic law; Sultan has power to grant clemency

legislative system: bicameral Majlis Oman consists of an upper chamber (Majlis ad-Dawla) and a lower chamber (Majlis ash-Shura)

judicial system: Supreme Court

religion: Ibadhi Muslim 75%, Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim, Hindu

death row:

year of last executions: 0-0-2009

death sentences:

executions: 0

international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:

situation:

Asia, Middle East, Australia and Oceania

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