This paper was prepared by the Human Rights Department of the Office for Democratic
Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation
in Europe (OSCE) in co-operation with OSCE field offices. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information contained in this paper is accurate and impartial.
This paper updates Background Paper 2006 of October 2006. It is intended to provide a
comparative overview of the developments concerning the use of the death penalty in the
period 30 June 2006 to 30 June 2007 in the OSCE participating States and to promote
constructive discussion. The content of this paper does not necessarily reflect the policy or
position of the OSCE or the ODIHR.
Any comments or suggestions should be addressed to the ODIHR Human Rights Department.
Published by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR)
Aleje Ujazdowskie 19
00-557 Warsaw
Poland
www.osce.org/odihr
© OSCE/ODIHR 2007
All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may be freely used and copied for educational
and other non-commercial purposes, provided that any such reproduction is accompanied by an
acknowledgement of the OSCE/ODIHR as the source.
ISBN 83-60190-41-0
Designed by Leigh Mathews
Printed in Poland by Agencja Karo