The House of Representatives’ recent passage of the Penal Adjustment Law — a sweeping harmonization effort ahead of the full implementation of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) in January 2026 — has been framed as a historic step toward a more modern, coherent, and humane criminal justice system. On paper, the law promises to eliminate archaic punishments, streamline inconsistencies across hundreds of sectoral statutes, and prevent overcriminalization by limiting the use of imprisonment for minor offenses. To subscribe please click here
