Introduction and Abolishment of the Death Penalty By samsumsumsam Dec 24, 1947 ITALY (since 1860 - 87 years) Period: Dec 24, 1947 to Dec 25, 1984 Abolishment of the Death Penalty Dec 24, 1949 GERMANY (since 1499 - 450 years) Dec 24, 1961 NEW ZEALAND (since 1842 - 119 years) Dec 24, 1969 VATICAN CITY (since 1566 - 403 years) Dec 24, 1973 UNITED KINGDOM (since 1723 - 250 years) Dec 24, 1976 CANADA (since 1759 - 217 years) Dec 24, 1978 SPAIN (since 1820 - 158 years) Dec 24, 1981 FRANCE (since 1792 - 189 years) Dec 24, 1984 AUSTRALIA (since 1629 - 355 years)
