On Jun. 3, SLK PRL adopted bill on amendments to the Criminal Code.
SLK PRL adopted bill 659 amending Act No 300/2005 Coll.- the Criminal Code.
Follows SLK PRL Jul. 2024 adopted bill re EU financial interests' protection, #219839.
Follows EU Apr. 2024 issued Dir 2024/1226 re sanctions violations in OJ, see #175706.
Purpose
The bill amends the Criminal Code to transpose EU Dir 2024/1226 defining the criminal offenses and sanctions for the violation of Union restrictive measures and amending Dir 2018/1673 which is intended to ensure the effective application of Union restrictive measures and the integrity of the internal market in the Union, the protection of the Union's values, the preservation of international peace and security, as well as the consolidation and promotion of democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
Bill introduced criminal offenses, penalties for the violation of restrictive measures.
Details on the concept of gross negligence in relation to the fault of the offender.
Special provisions on the upper limit of the fine that may be imposed on a legal person in the event of such an infringement; protection of persons reporting infringements.
Joint administrative and criminal liability in the event of a restrictive measure's breach.
Effectiveness
The law enters into force on Aug. 1, 2025, and is forwarded to the editorial office.
