International texts on the death penalty - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/human-rights/abolition-of-the-death-penalty/international-texts-on-the-death/?xtor=RSS-1 Within the framework of the United Nations The Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 15 December1989, provides for the definitive abolition of the death penalty. 87 states are parties to this Optional Protocol. On 1 August 2007, the French Parliament authorized the ratification of this Second Optional Protocol. France acceded to it on 2 October 2007. Although it authorizes States (…) en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480412 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1