Absolute Monarchy
Currently in the world, a few countries still run by an absolute monarchy. Saudi Arabia has held this kind of government since September 23rd, 1932 when the Al Saud family started ruling. Other absolute monarch countries are, Brunei, Vatican City, Oman and Swaziland.
Punishable Crimes
Speaking of the death penalty, being homosexual isn’t the only gateway to being sentenced to death. The Saudi government has a number of other crimes that are punishable by death, such as: murder, armed robbery, witchcraft, and adultery. 154 offenders were executed in 2006 after being found guilty of committing these crimes.