Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard (S) is in Odense on Monday, where he will present several initiatives to combat gang crime and tackle new trends in criminal environments. (Archive photo). Photo: Sebastian Elias Uth/Ritzau Scanpix
Government to toughen penalties for crime-for-hire
Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard has presented a proposal to make ordering or performing “crime-for-hire” an aggravating circumstance. The government suggests increasing sentences by up to one-third for serious crimes, such as murder, when committed on behalf of others. This move...
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