Book/Printed Material The criminal justice system in Congo
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Image 1 of The criminal justice system in Congo THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN CONGO The Territory of Congo became a colony of France in 1886 and was then known as the French Congo or Middle Congo In 1910 it was…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 2 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB2 tinued since In keeping with the tradition of the former metropolitan country the criminal legislation of Congo is codified in the Criminal and the Criminal Procedure Codes of the country Other…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 3 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB3 onment for not less than five years Minor crimes misdemeanors carry a correctional penalty such as loss of liberty from ten days to five years and a designated fine Simple violations…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 4 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB4 ishment or the confiscation of certain property and the closing of certain establishments Finally penalties for simple police violations are imprisonment for a term a fine and special confiscation of certain…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 5 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB5 of the government disregarding the principle of separation of State powers For example Law No 1960 of May 10 1960 3 prohibits unapproved associations and organizations Law No 2060 of May…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 6 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB6 ticipation in the activities of unapproved groups and sects whose agitations could damage the security of the State Offenders who disturb the internal peace and order who disobey the laws and…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 7 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB7 for a period of several years and undertakes preliminary investigations of criminal offenses He investigates pursuant to a request from the Prosecutor The Prosecutor represents the Department of Criminal Prosecution attached…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 8 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB8 varies according to the severity of the punishment incurred It may be extended upon request of the Prosecutor Temporary release from custody may be requested from the Examining Magistrate Such a…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 9 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB9 special criminal court if a state of emergency is declared by a decree of the Council of Ministers In such cases the rules of the Criminal Procedure Code remain applicable with…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 10 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB10 Ordinance No 869 of March 2 1969 13 requires that its judgement be rendered by a panel of three judges The tribunal usually has a separate civil and criminal chamber Pursuant…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 11 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB11 be sentenced in absentia case of acquittal the court determines the damages claimed by the injured party in a separate order without the presence of that party The decisions of the…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 12 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB12 jor crime the Chamber of Accusation prepares an Order of Referral to the Criminal Court The Chamber of Accusation examines the regularity of the procedural acts submitted to it and hears…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 13 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB13 Execution of Judgements In order to secure the execution of criminal judgements the Prosecutor can request the assistance of the public force Persons held in preventive detention are confined to prisons…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 14 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB14 inal Court for Minors sits with three judges and six jurors and is called into session during the period set for the Criminal Court These courts are mainly concerned with the…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 15 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB15 tion all offenses carry the loss of certain civil civic rights The Peoples Tribunal is composed of nine professional judges and nine jurors selected from a list prepared by the Political…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 16 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB16 the court are not subject to review Through the enactment of these provisions many of the rules governing the jurisdiction of the Peoples Tribunal have been repealed An Exceptional Revolutionary Court…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 17 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB17 A special military court called Court Martial was established by Ordinance No 2269 of November 10 1969 20 to try certain crimes against the security of the State It has been…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980
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Image 18 of The criminal justice system in Congo CONB18 The Court Martial is composed of a panel of three military judges The public prosecutor is an officer who is assisted by a judge if the need arises Investigations are performed…- Contributor: Library of Congress. Law Library - Wekerle, Anton
- Date: 1980