5 October, 2015
The 9th Amendment of Criminal Law introduces new sub-section to Article 37 which could prohibit individuals who have been sentenced for crimes committed in violation of their professional obligations or in abuse of their position from engaging in the relevant profession for three to five years after the sentence has been served. The amendment, which was formulated on 29 August 2015 by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, comes into effect on 1 November 2015. Article 37 sets out the exemptions from criminal punishment in the event of minor criminal activity. In such circumstances criminal penalties are replaced with reprimands, repentances, apologies or compensation payments. The amendment aims to prevent individuals from reoffending.
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Pádraig Walsh, Partner, Bird & Bird
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