The government has decided to create a committee dedicated to studying the local legal and criminal system, according to the Official Gazette. The committee for the legal and criminal system is expected to have a duration of three years, with an extension option, and starts its work today. The objective is to cover the development of legal and judicial reforms regarding the penal code, monitor its implementation, conduct research projects and publish criminal policy studies. The committee will work under the supervision of the Macau Prosecutor, who should receive an annual report regarding committee activities.
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