Justice & Law
Belgium's New Criminal Code Takes Effect Tomorrow
Belgium's first criminal code overhaul since 1867 takes effect September 1, introducing 8 penalty levels and ecocide as a crime.
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Belgium's New Penal Code Takes Effect September 1
Belgium's first comprehensive Penal Code overhaul since 1867 takes effect September 1, with new offenses, a new penalty structure, and restorative justice.
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Belgium Lifts Asbestos Company Immunity in Landmark Victory
Belgium's government lifts legal immunity for asbestos companies, allowing victims to seek damages in court after a decade-long political struggle.
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