CODE OF PENAL PROCEDURE OF CAPE VERDE
PART ONE
PRELIMINARY VOLUME
FOUNDATIONS OF PENAL PROCEDURE
TITLE III THE LAW OF PENAL PROCEDURE AND ITS APPLICATION, AND SUFFICIENCY OF PENAL ACTION
CHAPTER I APPLICATION OF THE LAW OF PENAL PROCEDURE
Article 27
Application of the law of penal procedure in time
3. The law of penal procedure shall not apply to proceedings begun prior to its entry into force if its immediate application could result in the following:
(a) a worsening of the procedural situation of the accused, and in particular any limiting of his right of defence;
(b)a disruption of harmony and consistency among the various acts making up the proceedings .
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