The new drafts of the Greek Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code were tabled in parliament on Monday, incorporating changes proposed after public consultation. The Codes are expected to be voted before national elections and go into effect as of July 1.
The Greek chapter of Amnesty International called on the Ministry of Justice to amend the definition of rape in its new draft penal code article 336 to base it on the lack of consent rather than on resistance and violence committed.
The Greek government has come under a barrage of criticism after Justice Minister Michalis Kalogirou publicised the new penal code which includes very lenient prison sentences to members and leaders of criminal groups and organisations.