International Commission of Jurists

Criminal Procedure Law (2004, 2012)

Aug 1, 2012

This is the amendment of the laws of 1990 and 2004. Article 1. (modified). Purposes The Law on Criminal Procedure defines principles, regulations, and measures on criminal procedure which aims to deal with criminal cases correctly and fairly, to stop and eradicate...

Penal Law, Articles 3 and 4 (2005)

Dec 9, 2005

Chapter II. Context of the Penal Law’s Effectiveness Article 3. Effectiveness of the Penal Law within the Territory of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic This Penal Law is binding in the territory of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. All individuals...

Penal Law, Article 2, 15 and 16 (2005)

Dec 9, 2005

Chapter III.  Infractions and offenders Article 2. Basis of penal responsibilities All individuals will assume penal responsibilities and will be liable to penalties only on the basis of voluntary or inadvertent acts deemed dangerous for society as defined in the...

Penal Law, Articles 54 and 56 (2005)

Dec 9, 2005

Offenses against National Security and Social Orderliness Article 54 (New). Territorial Violation Affecting National Security Armed persons violating the territory of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and thereby affecting the national security shall be punished by...

Penal Law, Articles 70-73 (2005)

Dec 9, 2005

Article 70 (New). Unlawful Production, Possession and Use of Warfare Weapons or Explosives Any person producing, possessing, keeping, wearing or using warfare weapons or explosives in contravention with the law shall be punished by six months to five years of...
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