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KEN-2003-L-65659
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Title_of_text
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 5 of 2003).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Kenya
Subjects (Classification)
Criminal and penal law
Adopted on (Date of text)
2003-07-18
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Provides for numerous amendments of the Penal Code (Cap. 63) and the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75). In the Penal Code, inserts new provisions (sections 122A-122D) on "Sampling for DNA Identification" and on supply of harmful substances to children. Amends provisions on sexual crimes (sections 140 to 154, 156 to 157) and removes from numerous sections "corporal punishment". Amends the Criminal Procedure Code, inter alia, with regard to provisions on court to be open, transfer of cases between magistrates, resumption of proceedings or trial, power to order costs against accused or private prosecutor, and orders for compensation and expenses. Adds Part IX-A "Victim impact statements". Provides also for amendments of the Evidence Act.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2003-07-25
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Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1970 (KEN-1970-L-28595)
The Penal Code (Cap. 63).
Serial region
Serial title
Gazette Supplement - Acts 2003
Date
2003-07-25
Number
No. 64
Page range
pp. 139-168