Minister Manja: The new Penal Code is necessary, at the request of Brussels

“Strengthening institutional cooperation inside and outside the country remains the main focus”, said the Minister of Justice, Ulsi Manja, as he asked for more commitment to criminality. Minister Manja has also stated that the preparation of a New Criminal Code is necessary, while underlining that something similar is also required by Brussels. Regarding the criminal […]

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