Regulatory Alerts2021-01-01
Decree 21-072 Promulgating Law No. 21-004/AU on the Fight Against Terrorism, Its Financing, and the Repression of Money Laundering
The President of the Union of the Comoros issued Decree 21-072 to promulgate Law No. 21-004/AU, establishing a specialized judicial pole and comprehensive legal framework to combat terrorism and money laundering. The law defines key terms such as terrorist acts, transnational crimes, and biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, while imposing severe penalties including the death penalty and life imprisonment for related offenses. It mandates strict adherence to international human rights standards and aligns national legislation with ratified international conventions to ensure effective repression and prevention of terrorist financing.
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