"Turkey's new penal code strikes a liberal note
By Vincent Boland
Published: March 30 2005 03:00 | Last updated: March 30 2005 03:00
Turkey's new penal code,a cornerstone of the government's drive toward European Union membership, comes into force tomorrow, aiming to introduce a more liberal and less punitive criminal justice system.
The revised code, replacing one dating from the 1920s, gives greater recognition to the rights of individuals. Human rights groups say it contains many progressive measures, including stiffer penalties for torture and abuses of civil and human rights, and more protection for women and children."
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