(Decree-Law No. 2.848 of December 7, 1940, amended up to Law No. 14.344 of May 24, 2022)
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Framework Laws
Subject Matter
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Notes This consolidated version of the Criminal Code (Decree-Law No. 2.848 of December 7, 1940) takes into account amendments up to Law No. 14.344 of May 24, 2022, which was published and entered into force on May 25, 2022.
Articles 1, 2 4 provides for the amendments to Articles 184 and 186 and the repeal of Article 185 under Chapter I, Title III of the Criminal Code, relating to the infringement of copyright and related rights.
Main text(s)Main text(s)PortugueseCódigo Penal (Decreto-Lei n.° 2.848 de 7 de dezembro de 1940, conforme alterado dada pela Lei nº 14.344 de 24 de maio de 2022)_Compiled text.
SpanishCódigo Penal