Proposition de loi modifiant le Code pénal en vue d'étendre le champ d'application de la mise à la disposition du tribunal de l'application des peines et de prolonger la durée maximale de celle-ci.

This is a Belgian private member's bill, tabled in the Chamber of Representatives, that amends the Penal Code. It would widen the range of offenders who can be placed at the disposal of the sentence enforcement court (tribunal de l'application des peines), a measure that lets the court keep certain offenders under supervision or detention after their sentence. The bill would also lengthen the maximum period for which such a placement can last. Based on the title alone, the bill concerns criminal justice and public safety. The bill would mainly affect convicted offenders who fall under the expanded categories, and the courts responsible for applying sentences. Victims' interests and public safety are also central to the debate. The full text will show exactly which offences and durations are covered.