e Capital punishment for ordinary crimes was abolished in Northern Ireland in 1973.

Status of capital punishment in December 2003 abolitionist countries and territories for ordinary crimes onlya

In response to the question as to why capital punishment had not been abolished for ordinary crimes in Japan, the official response stated The majority of people in Japan recognize the death penalty as a necessary punishment for grievous crimes.

Those objectives include, first and foremost, the prevention and punishment of the most serious international crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

It also reported that capital punishment had not been abolished because it was only taken for the capital crimes .

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons (1973)

In certain instances, the 1994 Convention better protected United Nations and associated personnel from crimes of intentional murder and provided for the punishment of perpetrators.

Under those provisions, kidnapping, assault and torture of children constituted serious crimes and were subject to maximum punishment.

Considering the number of serious crimes it is inevitable to impose death penalty to the offenders who commit such crimes. Morocco responded that the reason why capital punishment had not been abolished for ordinary crimes was the gravity of certain criminal acts and brutality and hideousness of other acts as well .

(a) In countries which have not abolished the death penalty, capital punishment may be imposed only for the most serious crimes, it being understood that their scope should not go beyond intentional crimes with lethal or other extremely grave consequences

OSCE has reported abolition of the death penalty for 3 crimes in Kyrgyzstan in 2004 for 10 crimes in Tajikistan and for 6 crimes in Uzbekistan leaving the death penalty available for only 2 crimes.

Over the past five years, the following crimes, which are subject to punishment under the above mentioned articles, were committed

As for the man or woman who is guilty of theft, recompense them by cutting off their hands for their crimes. That is the punishment from Allah. Allah is Mighty, Wise.

As for the man or woman who is guilty of theft, recompense them by cutting off their hands for their crimes. That is the punishment from Allah. Allah is Mighty, Wise.

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents (General Assembly resolution 3166 (XXVIII), annex).

For the mentioned crimes in the Penal Code and for terrorist crimes according to the Act on Criminal Responsibility for Terrorist Crimes, Swedish courts have universal jurisdiction.

Pursue prosecution of those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Recognizes the contribution of the International Criminal Court in ending impunity for the most serious crimes against children, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and calls upon States not to grant amnesties for such crimes

Urges States to bring to justice those responsible for gender related crimes and crimes of sexual violence, including those that constitute, in defined circumstances, genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes

Urges States to bring to justice those responsible for gender related crimes and crimes of sexual violence, including those that constitute, in defined circumstances, genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes

(Deeds) after the manner of the people of Pharaoh and of those before them They rejected the Signs of Allah, and Allah punished them for their crimes for Allah is Strong, and Strict in punishment

(Deeds) after the manner of the people of Pharaoh and of those before them They rejected the Signs of Allah, and Allah punished them for their crimes for Allah is Strong, and Strict in punishment

16. Recognizes the contribution of the International Criminal Court in ending impunity for the most serious crimes against children, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and calls upon States not to grant amnesties for such crimes

18. Recognizes the contribution of the International Criminal Court in ending impunity for the most serious crimes against children, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and calls upon States not to grant amnesties for such crimes

55. Recognizes the contribution of the International Criminal Court in ending impunity for the most serious crimes against children, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and calls upon States not to grant amnesties for such crimes

Recalling that 133 States Members of the United Nations have adhered to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, assuming the obligation to prevent and punish genocide, including war crimes and crimes against humanity,

Warrants have been issued for five members of the Lord's Resistance Army for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes.

The report of the Secretary General on the sixth quinquennial survey concluded that in the seven years from 1994 to 2000, 25 countries abolished capital punishment 22 completely and 3 for ordinary crimes.

They forgave him for his crimes.

) for the crimes within their jurisdiction.

The procedure for the ratification of a thirteenth convention the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents opened for signature at New York in December 1973 is being finalized.

The unbelievable crimes. Our history grips us like a nightmare, for the crimes of the past scar the present and induce yet more crimes in the future.

Recalling the responsibilities of States to end impunity and to prosecute those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other egregious crimes perpetrated against children,

Also in the Bible, one sees that the death penalty was the accepted punishment for crimes such as homosexuality, adultery, blasphemy, idolatry, talking back to your parents and picking up sticks on the Sabbath.

Mr. Lavalle Valdés (Guatemala) said that the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, of 1973 established a broad protection regime for the persons in question.

The Court is an independent, permanent judicial institution with jurisdiction over persons for the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.2 The Statute recognizes that States have the primary responsibility for investigating and punishing these crimes.

The Government has also called for the establishment of a special tribunal to investigate crimes of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed before 1 July 2002.

56. Acknowledges the contributions of the international criminal tribunals and special courts in ending impunity for the most serious crimes against children, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes

El Salvador reported that the question of reintroducing capital punishment for ordinary crimes had been the subject of a round of discussions and consultations within the National Legislative Assembly, but the matter had been subsequently shelved.

There can be no impunity for such crimes.

Impunity for such crimes often exacerbated the situation.

Since my last report, the Serious Crimes Unit has made significant progress towards achieving justice for crimes committed in 1999.

The action plan did not, however, envisage amnesty for war crimes, crimes against humanity or other gross human rights violations.

We also view the ICC as an essential instrument for the prevention of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 14 December 1973