Slovakia's Constitutional Court Blocks Criminal Law Reform

Slovakia's Constitutional Court struck down parts of the government's reform aimed at reducing penalties for financial crimes and shortening the statute of limitations. The reform, passed by parliament earlier this year, faced criticism from former president Zuzana Caputova, the opposition, and the European Commission.


Reuters | Updated: 03-07-2024 21:49 IST | Created: 03-07-2024 21:49 IST
Slovakia's Constitutional Court Blocks Criminal Law Reform
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Slovakia's Constitutional Court on Wednesday struck down parts of the government's criminal law reform that would lower punishments for financial crimes and shorten the statute of limitations.

The reform approved by parliament earlier this year has been criticised by former president Zuzana Caputova and the opposition, as well as the European Commission.

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