Further information on EXTRA 82/92 (AMR 16/02/92, 14 October) - Belize: death penalty: Dean Edwardo Vasquez

Index Number: AMR 16/003/1992
Date Published: 5 November 1992
Categories: Americas, Belize

AI has learned that the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), the final court of appeal for Belize, has given leave for Dean Edwardo Vasquez to appeal against his conviction for murder. The Warrant of Execution issued by the Governor-General of Belize was rendered invalid. The appeal against the conviction will be heard in due course by the JCPC.