It is reported that the Ministry of Justice is considering the possibility of toughening legislation on crimes related to the illegal distribution and circulation of confidential data about the personal life of citizens via the Internet or by other means. After it became known about the incident, which shocked public opinion, in connection with the […]
Tag: Criminal Code
Human Rights Watch called on Greece to repeal the law announcing "fake news" a crime
According to the updated criminal code adopted by the Greek Parliament on November 11, 2021, distributing “fake news” is a criminal offense. The new law could lead to the imprisonment of journalists. Human Rights Watch calls on the Greek government to immediately repeal this provision, which is incompatible with freedom of expression and media freedom. […]
The Ministry of Justice introduced a bill to toughen the punishment for serious crimes
The Greek Ministry of Justice, after public consultation, submitted a new bill to parliament on Tuesday to amend the criminal code. The provisions of the bill were first presented on 24 September by the Minister of Justice, Konstantinos Tsiaras, and the Deputy Minister of Justice, Giorgos Kotsiras. They provide for harsher penalties for serious crimes […]
New Penal Code: Stricter Penalties for Serious Crimes
The Greek Ministry of Justice continues to amend the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code. The amendments provide for stricter penalties for serious crimes, sexual crimes, crimes against minors and gender-based violence. The amendments also provide for the extension of the term of release in conditions of grave offenses and those sentenced to life […]