1990 Bermudian death penalty referendum
12 August 1990 |
Are you in favour of capital punishment for premeditated murder in Bermuda?
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 8,500 | 79.07% |
No | 2,250 | 20.93% |
Valid votes | 10,750 | 99.00% |
Invalid or blank votes | 109 | 1.00% |
Total votes | 10,859 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 33,700 | 32.22% |
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A referendum on the death penalty for premeditated murder was held in Bermuda on 12 August 1990.[1] The referendum was held following pressure from the British government, and was held as part of the Capital Punishment Referendum Act, 1989.[2] However, voters approved of retaining the penalty, with 79% voting in favour.
The death penalty was later abolished by the Parliament of Bermuda following a vote in December 1999.[1]
Results
Are you in favour of capital punishment for premeditated murder in Bermuda?
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 8,500 | 79.07 |
Against | 2,250 | 20.93 |
Invalid/blank votes | 109 | – |
Total | 10,800 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 33,700 | 33.00 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
- ^ a b Bermuda, 12 August 1990: Retention/abolition of the death penalty Direct Democracy (in German)
- ^ Capital Punishment Referendum Act 1989 Bermuda Consolidated Legislation
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