NEW PENAL CODE IN HONDURAS INCLUDES LIGHTER SENTENCES FOR CORRUPTION

On 25 June, the Washington Post reported that Honduras’ new penal code, which among other things will shorten sentences for some corruption-related crimes, took effect despite a last-minute attempt by opposition lawmakers to repeal it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/honduras-new-penal-code-lightens-sentences-for-corruption/2020/06/25/8d30a9e8-b734-11ea-9a1d-d3db1cbe07ce_story.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Author: raytodd2017

Chartered Legal Executive and former senior manager with Isle of Man Customs and Excise, where I was (amongst other things) Sanctions Officer (for UN/EU sanctions), Export Licensing Officer and Manager of the Legal-Library & Collectorate Support Section

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