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GIBRALTAR
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1. Could you please let me know if the death penalty has been abolished in Gibraltar?
2. Following the executions in Bermuda, legislation may be proposed (perhaps through a Private Members' Bill) which would have the effect of abolishing the death penalty in all dependent territories.
9 December 1977
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I J M Sutherland
Mr Sutherland
The death penalty has been abolished in Gibraltar, i.e. it remains in force only for treason and piracy with violence.
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oo Mr Fulherton
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F H Brown
Southern European Department
Room W 134A
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