penal code
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The interim government is prosecuting Atef Najib under the 1949 penal code, a statute written for ordinary murder, not for crimes against humanity.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The punishment for which in Colombia is a prison sentence of between 26 to 45 years, according to the country's penal code.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
The government says it will focus on tax, labor and penal code reforms in the coming extraordinary session of Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
“There is no felony in the Texas penal code for what he says,” said Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Democrat.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
Soon all penalties in the penal code for spreading non-Catholic doctrines were struck out and non-Catholic soldiers freed from compulsory attendance at mass on Sundays and festivals.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.