1990 Bermudian death penalty referendum
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A referendum on the death penalty for premeditated murder was held in Bermuda on 12 August 1990.[2] The referendum was held following pressure from the United Kingdom government. The Parliament of Bermuda passed the Capital Punishment Referendum Act 1989 to provide for the referendum.[1] Voters approved of retaining the penalty, with 79% voting in favour.[3]
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Are you in favour of capital punishment for premeditated murder in Bermuda?[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The death penalty was abolished in December 1999 by the Parliament of Bermuda.[4]
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