Penal Law, 2005 [Lao PDR]

  • Crime and law enforcement
  • Crimes

The role of the Penal Law is to safeguard the political, economic and social system of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the property of the State, collectives and individuals, the life, health, rights and freedom of the people, and the national security and public order; to counter and prevent offences; and to educate all citizens to respect the laws. In order to implement this role, this law defines certain acts as offences and subjects the perpetrator to penalties.

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ກົດໝາຍອາຍາ, 2005

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Document type

Law

Status

Adopted, validated, in effect

Adoption date/Promulgation date/Signing date

9 Nov 2005

Copyright

Unclear copyright

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Language

English, Lao

Date modified

10 Dec 2019