Portugal

The Portuguese Penal Code General Part (Articles 1-130)

BOOK I-GENERAL PART

TITLE I-THE CRIMINAL LAW

SINGLE CHAPTER-GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article 4
Territorial applicability. General Principle.

Except when it is contrary to international treaties or conventions, Portuguese penal law is applicable to acts committed:
a) In Portuguese territory, regardless of the nationality of the agent; or
b) On board of Portuguese ships or aircrafts.

Keywords

Territorial jurisdiction - national proceedings



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