Ankara, May 27, SPA -- Turkey's parliament on Fridayapproved a set of changes to the country's new penal codeto meet EU requirements, The Associated Press reported. Parliament voted 343-3 in favor of the changes to thepenal code, which is scheduled to go into effect on June 1. The new penal code, the first major overhaul of the79-year-old legislation, improves the rights of women andchildren and raises human rights standards. It includestougher measures against rape, pedophilia and torture.--SPA1506 Local Time 1206 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/265452