Nain Retamal 2.0 law: Security commission dispatches project that extends legitimate defense to franco police

La TerceraIndependent🔒Center4 hr. ago

The Chilean Chamber of Deputies' Commission on Public Safety approved a bill modifying the Penal Code to extend 'privileged self-defense' protections to military and police officers acting in defense of their own or others' lives while off-duty ('franco'). The bill amends Article 10 of the Penal Code, which outlines exemptions from criminal liability. During the session, some deputies proposed more detailed amendments, but these were ultimately rejected, leaving the original wording intact. The proposal was supported by eight votes, opposed by two, with one abstention. Officials from the Ministry of Security emphasized the importance of maintaining the original wording to ensure clarity and legal protection for law enforcement personnel. The bill now moves to the full Chamber of Deputies for further legislative processing.

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