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The new Criminal Code enshrines ecocide among its new offences. Scope, limits and uncertainties of application for companies.

The notion of road homicide reshapes the criminal treatment of fatal traffic accidents. An outline of what it targets and of the necessary caveats.

The new Criminal Code entered into force on 1 September 2026, replacing the framework inherited from 1867. An overview of the main changes, subject to case-by-case verification.

Match-fixing sits at the crossroads of criminal law, gambling regulation and sporting integrity. Belgium relies on the Council of Europe’s Macolin Convention and on a national coordination platform.

A company and its directors may face prosecution for the same facts. Attribution, penalties and conflicts of interest require separate assessment.

Check the legal authority, preserve records and organise the defence: a search requires immediate decisions without obstructing the investigation.