Belgium
Title:Code of Criminal Investigation, 1808
Title in original language:19 novembre 1808 - Code d'instruction criminelle - livre III, titre I (art. 137 à 216)(mise à jour le 30 novembre 2011)
Adopted on:17.11.1808
Entry into force:09.12.1808

Amended several times. In paricular by the Law on serious violations of international humanitarian law of 5 August 2003

Source: Moniteur belge, http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/details.jsp?id=11669 (last accessed on 22.05.2013)

Summary:
The Code lists the competences and functions of officers of the judicial police (prosecutors, investigation officers).

The selected extracts contain articles from the Code as amended by the Law of 5 August 2003 on serious violations of international humanitarian law, as well as special provisions on DNA collection and the protection of witnesses.