Decree Law N° 25659

Timeline Events 2

1. Jan. 1, 1992

   Implementation of Antiterrorism Laws in Peru

   In 1992, Peru enacted a series of antiterrorism laws, including Decree Law N° 25475 and Decree Law N° 25659, which expanded the definitions of terrorism and introduced severe penalties such as life imprisonment and the death penalty. These laws were criticized for undermining the principle of legality and allowing for …

   Peru página 272, Informe Final CVR

   #Peru #antiterrorism laws #human rights #1992 #constitutional law
2. Jan. 3, 2003

   Constitutional Court Ruling on Decree Laws

   The Constitutional Court declared several articles of the Decree Laws N° 25475, 25659, 25708, 25880, and 25744 unconstitutional. These laws were related to acts that provoke fear or alarm in the population, affecting public safety and security. The ruling emphasized the importance of legal certainty and the prohibition of unfavorable …

   Not specified Footnotes 42-43, página 402

   #Constitutional Court #Decree Laws #Inconstitutional #Legal Certainty #Penal Law