Background & Purpose

The government wants to modernize the current system for criminal penalties to better address modern crime. Opposition parties have raised concerns and submitted their own suggestions on how the system should be shaped.

The Decision

The parliament is set to finalize the decision on the new penalty system on August 13, 2026, after reviewing the government's proposal and the opposition's counter-suggestions.

Does this affect you?

  • Legal professionals: Judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers will need to adapt their work to the new rules and sentencing guidelines.
  • Individuals in the justice system: People involved in criminal cases will be subject to the updated penalty structures once they take effect.

In Practice

  • The legal framework for how different crimes are punished will be updated.
  • The new system aims to create a more consistent approach to sentencing.
  • The parliament will vote on the government's plan and the associated motions.