Capital punishment in the Republic of Macedonia

Capital punishment in the Republic of Macedonia is prohibited by its Constitution.

The 1991 (amended in 2001) Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia at Art. 10 states:[1]

"The human right to life is irrevocable. The death penalty shall not be imposed on any grounds whatsoever in the Republic of Macedonia."

Macedonia is a member of the Council of Europe. It has also signed and ratified Protocol no.13.

Executions since 1959

Source: SPSK Database

Executed person Gender Date of sentence Date of execution Place of execution Crime Method
Ismail TairiMale19691969Skopjemurderfiring squad
Miljaim ĆailiMale23 October 19741977Skopjedouble murder

References

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