Le crime d'écocide consiste, selon sa définition, à « commettre délibérément, par action ou par omission, un acte illégal causant des dommages graves, étendus et à long terme à l'environnement (…) ».

In Belgium we have seen a rise in prosecutions of environmental issues, inappropriate behaviour at work, social fraud, social dumping (where companies employ cheaper labour...

Na de publicatie van het nieuwe Strafwetboek, heeft de wetgever ook de minnelijke schikking en de zogenaamde "guilty plea" onder handen genomen.

The offence of bribery and corruption in Belgium is dealt with in the Belgian Criminal Code (BCC), and notably by the articles 246-252 (public bribery) and articles 504-bis and 504-ter (private bribery).

La Loi sur le droit de la procédure pénale I, publiée au Moniteur belge le 18 avril 2024 et entrée en vigueur le 28 avril 2024...

A new EU Directive on anti-corruption will require significant changes to national laws across Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, Poland and the Netherlands. This analysis examines the specific legislative amendments each jurisdiction must implement, from new criminal offenses and penalty regimes to corporate liability frameworks. Poland faces the most substantial overhaul, while other member states will need moderate adjustments to align with the Directive's requirements.

In a previous article, we discussed the legislative proposal to modify the Social Penal Code. This proposal was approved by the Federal Parliament during its last session on 8 May 2024.

Recently, various cases have arisen – from ‘spiking' committed by bar staff and the case of rape in Leuven to the prosecution of various public figures – that have once again fuelled debate within society on the subject of consent and about unacceptable and inappropriate behaviour.

The present newsletter is the first issue of a series of five, which will explore the large piece of legislation recasting the Belgian Criminal Code.

Anti-Corruption & Bribery Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries