Journalist Anila Hoxha has given details about the bill submitted for discussion that "Maintaining two or more marriages at the same time, or cohabitation with one or more partners at the same time, is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to three years".
In an interview for Top Albania Radio, Hoxha said that the new code affects both sexes, as well as foreigners, while he said that alternative punishments or reprimands are also given.
"With the new code, if the changes are approved, bigamy is not allowed. Bigamy, the connection of two or more marriages at the same time is punished. After the first conviction, he is sentenced to imprisonment from 6 months to 4 years. This is for both genders, it will also include foreigners.
They have entered the criminal code. There are also alternative punishments and reprimands. The court decides... You must be deeply sorry for what you have done..." said journalist Anila Hoxha.