Law 24651

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1. March 20, 1987

   Introduction of Terrorism Offense in Peruvian Penal Code

   On March 20, 1987, Peru introduced the typification of the crime of terrorism into its Penal Code through Law 24651. This legislation marked a significant expansion of the scope of criminal prosecution by criminalizing preparatory acts associated with terrorism. The law has been criticized for undermining principles of proportionality in …

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2. March 20, 1987

   Criminalization of Terrorist Association in Peru

   On March 20, 1987, Peru enacted Law 24651, which defined terrorism and established penalties for those involved in terrorist organizations. The law criminalized membership in organizations that used terrorism to achieve their goals, imposing penalties of imprisonment for being part of such groups. This legislation aimed to differentiate between common …

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