Article 32
(Application of criminal law)

4. No penalties or security measures may be applied unless they are expressly contemplated in an earlier law.

Article 32
(Application of criminal law)

5. nor be punished by a penalty not expressly foreseen in the law

Cape Verde Legislative Decree 4/2003 of 18 November 2003 - PENAL CODE

VOLUME I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE I - GUARANTEES AND APPLICATION OF PENAL LAW

Article 1
(Principle of legality)

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3. Penalties and security measures may be determined in accordance with the law in force at the time a deed is committed or the defining criteria justifying such penalties or security measures have been fulfilled.