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The new Criminal Code in
one page — for educators.

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The essentials of Ley 74-25, as amended
by Ley 44-26, for teachers, counsellors

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and management teams: what it protects, what
you should know how to do, and where next.

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What changed, and since when.

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Ley 74-25 entered into
force twelve months later (Art.

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393).

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Ley 44-26 amended 27 articles
and applies alongside it (Art.

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30).

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Only Arts.

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8-11 (legal persons) are
deferred by three months (Art.

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31, Ley 44-26).

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What it protects: six
things, each one with its article.

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The student’s integrity: beatings and
degrading treatment are aggravated if the

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victim is a child.

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School life together: harassment in the
educational sphere now has a legal name.

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The relationship of trust: abusing
educational authority aggravates the offence.

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Image and privacy: sharing details
that stigmatise a student is an offence.

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Access to school: denying education on
discriminatory grounds is an offence.

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And whoever reports in good
faith: exempt from liability.

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What every educator should know
how to do: five actions, in order.

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1.

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Observe: know the signs;
listen without interrogating (Art.

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16, Ley 136-03). 2.

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Document: what you
saw, when, who and where.

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The written record protects. 3.

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Report: within a maximum of 24 hours.

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Failing to do so is an offence (Art.

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325).

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4.

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Accompany: educational measures and
mediation; never corporal punishment.

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Expulsion as a sanction is
prohibited during the school year, except for

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situations that endanger integrity and
safety (Ordenanza 05-2023, Arts. 26-27). 5.

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Protect the information: only with
those who need to know; never the press or

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WhatsApp.

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Under 13: never
criminally responsible (Art.

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223 Párrafo, Ley 136-03).

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From the completed age of 13 and up to
the day they turn 18, that day included:

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criminal justice for adolescents.

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The penalties of the Code are for adults.

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“It isn’t in force yet.

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” False: it applies from
August 2026 (Art. 393).

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“A teacher can no
longer discipline anyone.

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” False: what is prohibited is violence.

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“If I report and I’m
wrong, they will accuse me.

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” Whoever reports in good faith is exempt.

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Where to go next: Educators · School
leadership · The school · Students ·

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Families Frequently asked questions ·
Before and after · Legal framework ·

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Record of commitment.

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Carlos: one page does not replace
the law; it makes it manageable.

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Marcus: documenting, reporting and
protecting information are acts of equity.

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Zara: the digital part fits into one
rule — a student’s image is not shared.

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Print it, pin it up in the staff
room, take it to the staff meeting.

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This offers guidance; it does not
replace the law or legal advice.

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Last reviewed: August 2026.