International Commission of Jurists

Code of Criminal Procedure (2007)

Jun 7, 2007

This Code of Criminal Procedure aims at defining the rules to be strictly followed and applied in order to clearly determine  the existence of a criminal offense. The provisions of this Code shall apply to criminal cases unless there are special rules set forth by...

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, Article 55 (2005)

Dec 9, 2005

SPECIFIC PART SECTION I Offenses against National Security and Social Orderliness Article 55 (New). Attempt to Life Any person: physically harming leaders of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic with the purpose of undermining or weakening the state authority shall be...

Penal Law, Articles 51 and 61 (2005)

Dec 9, 2005

SPECIFIC PART SECTION I Offenses against National Security and Social Orderliness Article 51 (New). Treason to the Nation A Lao citizen in contact and cooperating with aliens or foreign organizations for the purpose of undermining the independence, sovereignty,...
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