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Initiative on abolishing death penalty

Albeit the Criminal Code passed in 2002 does not provide for death penalty, the Constitution does make a reference to the possibility of applying such a penalty “for acts committed at time of war or threat of war”. Given this provision in the Constitution, President Voronin launched an initiative calling deputies to revise Article 24 paragraph 3 of the Constitution to abolish death penalty at any circumstances.

According to the President that provision represents “a factor tarnishing the image of the country, while the proposed amendment would reconfirm Republic of Moldova’s commitment to observe human rights and freedoms” and would enable Republic of Moldova to complying with the commitments assumed when signing RM-EU Action Plan.

It is worth mentioning that RM-EU Action Plan does not explicitly require modification of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova as initiated by Voronin, but is more general asking for ensuring observance of human rights and freedoms in accordance with international and European standards. Obviously death penalty does not fall under those engagements, this prompted President Voronin to come up with such an initiative.

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