Ministry of Justice publishes draft Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code on ENER
Public consultation opens on drafts uploaded to the Single National Electronic Register of Regulations; both bills sent to the European Commission for opinion.
The Ministry of Justice has published the draft Criminal Code and the draft Criminal Procedure Code on the Single National Electronic Register of Regulations (ENER), opening a public consultation on two major pieces of legislation.
According to the ministry, all interested parties — legal professionals, judicial institutions, academic experts, civil society organisations and citizens — will be able to review the texts and submit comments, suggestions and proposals to improve the drafts.
Public hearings and European Commission review
"In the coming period, expert public debates will follow, during which key questions and solutions contained in both draft laws will be opened, with the aim that, through reasoned discussion and exchange of views, they contribute to their improvement. Simultaneously, both draft laws have been submitted to the European Commission for an opinion, in order to secure an additional expert assessment of the proposed solutions and their alignment with European legislation and standards," the Ministry of Justice said.
With the publication on ENER and the opening of the public debate, the ministry said it is continuing a transparent and inclusive process in which every constructive proposal can strengthen the final legal texts.
The announcement follows the ministry's stated plan to combine public consultation with expert review so the revised codes reflect domestic needs while meeting European standards. A schedule for the expert public debates will be published by the ministry in the coming weeks.
Photo: press material from the event
