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

PUERTO RICO

government: Commonwealth

state of civil and political rights: Free

constitution: 3 March 1952, approved by US Congress 3 July 1952, effective 25 July 1952

legal system: based on Spanish civil codes

legislative system: bicameral Legislative Assembly consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives

judicial system: Supreme Court; Superior Courts; Appellate Court; Municipal Courts

religion: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant and other 15%

death row:

year of last executions: 0-0-0

death sentences: 0

executions: 0

international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:

situation:

South America

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