Slovakia's Constitutional Court upheld controversial penal code amendments, including eliminating special prosecutors and reducing sentences for corruption.
Slovakia's Constitutional Court upheld key provisions of a contentious penal code amendment drafted by the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico. The changes, which include eliminating the special prosecutors' office, reducing sentences for corruption and other offenses, and shortening the statute of limitations, have faced widespread protests both within and beyond the country. The European Parliament has raised concerns about Slovakia's anti-corruption capabilities under the new law.
July 03, 2024
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