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Discussion Forum : International - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 5186)

2019-05-23 International

5186.

The lawmakers of which nation amended the penal code to introduce life sentence without parole?

Georgia

Serbia

Armenia

Poland

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The Serbian lawmakers on May 21, 2019 amended the penal code to introduce a life sentence without parole, despite concerns voiced by the Council of Europe. Until now, the maximum sentence in Serbia, which seeks to join the European Union, was 40 years in prison.