Justice/Legal
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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SocietyRegulations
Belgium's September 1 Overhaul: New Rules Reshape Daily Life
Helmet mandates, pension line changes, new criminal code, and more: Belgium's sweeping September 1 regulatory overhaul takes effect today.
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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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