Proposition de loi modifiant le Code d'instruction criminelle, en vue d'exclure les personnes politiquement exposées du mécanisme de la transaction pénale élargie.

This Belgian bill proposes amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so that politically exposed persons cannot use the extended criminal settlement (transaction pénale élargie). This mechanism allows prosecutors to resolve certain criminal cases through a negotiated payment or agreement instead of a full court trial. The proposal aims to prevent people holding public or political positions from benefiting from this faster route, which could otherwise be seen as weakening accountability for offences. The change would apply to individuals classed as politically exposed persons, such as holders of prominent public functions and their close associates. Prosecutors and courts handling settlements would be affected, as would persons under investigation who hold such positions. Based on metadata only; the full legislative text was not reviewed.