Belgium

June 8, 1867 - Penal Code (updated January 1, 2012)

Year of current version:	2012
Date of entry into force of original text:	October 10, 1867
Date of Text (Enacted):	June 8, 1867
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Notes:	This version of the Penal Code consolidates all amendments until 2012. The notification by Belgium to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states: 'This Code lays down the general rules applicable to criminal offences and punitive action.' For provisions on intellectual property rights see Book 2, Title V, Chapter VIII, Article 309. Source: http://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/loi/loi.htm
Available Texts:
Dutch	8 juni 1867 - Wetboek van Strafrecht (Bijgewerkt op 1 januari 2012)
French	8 juin 1867 - Code pénal (mise à jour le 1er janvier 2012)
Historical Versions:	Supersedes June 8, 1867 - Penal Code (updated January 21, 2010) (BE083)
WIPO Lex No.:	BE138