Last Change:

08/07/2025

Code of Criminal Procedure

Original names of the law: Code de procédure pénale

Year: 1988

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Freedom of movement, Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs

Description

The Code establishes the rules and procedures to be followed in criminal cases before the courts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It outlines the stages of the criminal judicial process, such as investigations, prosecutions, hearings, evidence, and verdicts. The Code puts particular emphasis on the rights of the accused, including the right to adequate defence and the observance of procedural guarantees.