In a move that contradicts the state’s ongoing push to decriminalize civil relations and unlock the economy’s potential, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is proposing a massive expansion of criminal liability for commercial legal entities.

Latest Developments: The proposal is embedded within the Draft Policy Dossier for the revised Penal Code, which was released for public consultation from April 17 through May 7.

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Penal Code Revision: Police Push for Stricter Penalties on Businesses

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