Lebanon Parliament Votes to Abolish Death Penalty, Awaits Cabinet Approval

POLICY WIRE — Beirut, Lebanon — The Lebanese parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment. The new...

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August 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Beirut, Lebanon — The Lebanese parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment. The new law now awaits approval from the cabinet.

The parliamentary vote signifies a significant shift in Lebanon’s legal landscape, aligning the country with international human rights standards that advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. The legislation, if approved by the cabinet, would replace capital punishment with alternative sentences, such as life imprisonment.

This development comes amid growing global calls for the abolition of the death penalty, with numerous countries and international bodies arguing that it violates human rights and does not serve as an effective deterrent to crime.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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