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Dominican Republic Penal Code comes into force

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The new Penal Code of the Dominican Republic officially entered into force on Monday, replacing the previous code that had been in place since 1884.

Implementation of the updated legislation has begun amid conflicting interpretations between authorities and legal experts. Disagreements center on the precise effective date for the transition from the 1884 framework and the appropriate timeline for applying the newly approved modifications.

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