'National penalties - death sentence' in document 'Venezuela - Constitution (English)'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Title III
Duties, Human Rights and Guarantees

Chapter II
Nationality and Citizenship

Section Two: Citizenship

Article 43: The right to life is inviolable. No law shall provide for the death penalty and no authority shall apply the same. The State shall protect the life of persons who are deprived of liberty, serving in the armed forces or civilian services, or otherwise subject to its authority.