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The new Penal Code comes into effect today

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The Dominican Republic has officially begun implementing its new Penal Code starting Monday, August 3. The newly enacted legislation replaces the country's previous penal code, which had remained in effect since 1884.

The updated legal framework introduces dozens of new criminal offenses and increases penalties for various existing crimes. Additionally, the legislation provides judges with modernized legal tools to address contemporary offenses.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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