Penal Code
Albania’s top justice officials raise red flags over new Penal Code draft
Albania’s Ministry of Justice convened a high-level consultative meeting on Wednesday to discuss the draft of the country’s new Penal Code, bringing together heads of key constitutional and judicial institutions...
Prosecutor General criticizes draft Penal Code as “repressive”
Albania’s Prosecutor General Olsian Çela has sharply criticized the draft of the new Penal Code, calling it “repressive” and questioning both its urgency and the methodology used in its preparation....
Government unveils legal package against illegal construction and arson
Prime Minister Edi Rama accompanied by the Justice Minister presented a package of legal amendments Monday targeting illegal construction, land misuse, and arson. The reforms will amend four existing laws...
PD MP calls out harsh sentencing practices for drug use, Justice Minister promises Penal Code reform
During a session in the Parliamentary Commission of Laws, Democratic Party (PD) MP Saimir Korreshi called out Justice Minister Ulsi Manja over the excessive use of pre-trial detention. Korreshi criticized...