Total Revision Of The Enforcement Of Sentences Act And Creation Of A New Judicial Service Act
With a package of legislative amendments and other adjustments, Liechtenstein is reacting to new international developments and challenges in all areas of justice, on the basis of a modern justice policy. Parliament has in principle welcomed the Government proposals and begun consideration thereof. Adoption of the various laws is expected in autumn. These legislative changes encompass a total revision of the Enforcement of Sentences Act, amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, creation of a Judicial Service Act, and a new Court Organization Act.
The existing Enforcement of Sentences Act has been in force since 1983 and no longer meets current needs. At the time, the authorities operated under the assumption that the sole Liechtenstein prison would only house detainees pending trial or inmates with short prison sentences. An agreement had been concluded with Austria, according to which
