Limitation Period for Prosecution
1. As a general rule, breaches of the provisions of this Code may no longer be prosecuted after five years have elapsed.
2. Offences relating to bribery and corruption (article 28), as well as to misappropriation and misuse of funds (article 29) may no longer be prosecuted after ten years have elapsed.
3. Offences relating to threats, the promise of advantages, coercion and all forms of sexual abuse, harassment and exploitation (article 24) are not subject to such limitation period.
4. The limitation period, when applicable, shall be extended by half its length if a formal investigation is opened before its expiration.
5. The limitation period, when applicable, shall be interrupted where criminal proceedings are formally opened against a person bound by this Code during such proceedings.
6. In case of repeated breaches, the limitation period as described above shall start only after the last of the repeated breaches has ended.