Capital punishment in Slovenia
Capital punishment in Slovenia refers to the historical and legal aspects of the death penalty in the country of Slovenia. Capital punishment has been abolished in Slovenia, and the country is a signatory to various international treaties that prohibit the practice.
History
Capital punishment was practiced in Slovenia when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and later during its time as part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The last execution in Slovenia took place in 1959.
Austro-Hungarian Empire
During the period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, capital punishment was a legal penalty for various crimes. Executions were carried out by hanging or shooting.
Kingdom of Yugoslavia
In the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, capital punishment continued to be used. The methods of execution included hanging and shooting.
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Under the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, capital punishment was retained for serious crimes such as murder and acts against the state. The last execution in Slovenia occurred in 1959, when the country was still part of Yugoslavia.
Abolition
Slovenia abolished capital punishment in 1989, before gaining independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The abolition was part of a broader movement towards human rights and democratic reforms.
Legal Framework
The abolition of capital punishment is enshrined in the Constitution of Slovenia. Slovenia is also a party to international treaties that prohibit the death penalty, including the European Convention on Human Rights and the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
International Treaties
Slovenia is a signatory to several international treaties that prohibit capital punishment:
- European Convention on Human Rights
- Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Public Opinion
Public opinion in Slovenia generally supports the abolition of capital punishment. Surveys indicate that a majority of the population is against the reintroduction of the death penalty.
See Also
- Human rights in Slovenia
- Judicial system of Slovenia
- European Convention on Human Rights
- Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
References
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