The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), held a meeting with the House’s Committee on Judiciary, Endowments, and Religious Affairs, focusing on the modernization of Somalia’s Penal Code.
The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Moallin Mohamud.
The discussions centered on reviewing the Penal Code bill currently before the House of the People, with the aim of aligning it with the social, economic, and technological changes that have taken place in the country.
Particular emphasis was placed on how the law could address new types of crimes, especially those related to technology and information systems.
The Speaker of the House of the People stated that modernizing the Penal Code is crucial for strengthening justice, protecting citizens’ rights, and ensuring public security and order.
This step is part of ongoing efforts to review and improve Somalia’s legal framework, aiming to align the country’s laws with societal needs and modern developments. The bill is still before the House of the People, and this meeting focused on its review and modernization.
