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Belgium's Historic New Criminal Code Takes Effect
Belgium's new criminal code takes effect September 1, replacing the 1867 code. Major reforms include 8 punishment levels and prison as last resort.
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Belgium's new criminal code takes effect September 1, replacing the 1867 code. Major reforms include 8 punishment levels and prison as last resort.
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