Capital punishment by country

This is a summary of capital punishment by country. is the lawful killing of a person, typically by the state, as the consequence for the commission of a, usually serious in nature. Common capital offences include murder, terrorism, war crimes, treason, espionage, sedition, and piracy, but the exact crimes which could result in a death sentence vary by jurisdiction and have differed over time as well. The manner of execution also varies by jurisdiction and has fluctuated significantly over the centuries.