Vatican implements new criminal code
Tougher punishments approved for sexual abuse of minors and laws against money-laundering tightened.
Published On 1 Sep 2013
The Vatican’s new criminal code has come into effect. It mandates tougher punishments for sexual abuse of children and covers Vatican employees across the world.
Pope Francis has also tightened finance laws following allegations of money-laundering.
Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reportst from Vatican City.
Source: Al Jazeera