Minister of Justice: With the new Penal Code, more corruption will be fought

Justice Minister Abelard Tahiri has praised the Penal Procedure Code draft. During a presentation before the media, he has stopped especially at the previous time for criminal investigation, while with the current Code following the release of the investigation action is two years with the possibility of extending the investigation for six months at the order of [...]
During a presentation before the media he has stopped especially at the previous time for the criminal investigation, while with the current Code following the release of the investigation for two years with the possibility of extending the investigation for six months at the court's order with the new Code, the deadline could be extended for two years.
Their “Nenets have been drafted and reformed with the best European legal and judicial procedure. It is harmonised with the 12 European Union codes”, Tahiri said.
On the other hand, he said that this code is increasing efficiency in fighting corruption.
With this code we are increasing efficiency in the fight against corruption, no matter who is charged. With changes made to drop criminal records, it will only be written”, KTV reported.
He also said that with changes made in the Kod, judgment will be allowed in absentia and that this will apply to all cases, including war crimes.
He had earlier said that this draft, with all of its analyses, represents the unified draft. According to him, this new code will enable judges to be ruthless in exercising their work.










