Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis to Danikas: “Under the new Criminal Code, we have 50% more criminals in prison”
The Justice Minister discusses changes to inheritance law and the system of horizontal property ownership, PASOK and Samaras — He attributes “the blows suffered by the judiciary” to the political system and discusses political exploitation of the Tempi tragedy
New Traffic Code: Motorcycle lane-splitting legalized amongst congested cars
For the first time, motorcycles are allowed to split lanes in traffic jams, and the speed limit in urban areas is reduced to 30 km/h. New measures are introduced for scooters and bicycles, and drivers, not vehicles, will be penalized with driving license suspensions for infractions. Severe criminal penalties are introduced for high-risk violations
Kikilias on new arrests for arson: Those responsible will pay the consequences of their criminal actions
The new legislation provides for sentences of up to 10 years for arson by negligence - as the offence has now become a felony - and up to 20 years for arson by intent, the minister stressed.
