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The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area. Background Paper 2026

The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area. Background Paper 2026

This paper updates The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2022. It is intended to provide a concise update to highlight changes in the status of the death penalty in OSCE participating States since the previous publication and to promote constructive discussion of the issue. It covers the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 December 2025.

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Focus area(s):
Death penalty Torture
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