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Eswatini - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, 2018 (Act No. 15 of 2018).

Adoption: 2018-06-28 | SWZ-2018-L-108709

Makes provisions concerning sexual offences and domestic violence. Includes provisions for commercial sexual activities, pornography and protection of victims with special measures to protect children. Also contains provisions on the offence of sexual harassment. Sets up a national register for sexual offenders.
Provisions concerning the offences related to domestic violence include procedures for protection orders and the protection of victims of domestic violence.

Eswatini - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

The Suppression of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No. 11 of 2017).

Adoption: 2017-08-08 | SWZ-2017-L-107527

Provides a definition of "funds" and replaces the definition of "act of terrorism" in section 2 of the Act. Also amends sections 5, 11 and 28.

Eswatini - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

People Trafficking and People Smuggling (Prohibition) Act (Act No. 7 of 2009).

Adoption: 2009-11-10 | SWZ-2009-L-107539

An Act to provide for the offence of people trafficking and people smuggling, the protection and support of trafficked or smuggled persons, the establishment of the Task Force for the Prevention of People Trafficking and People Smuggling, and for matters connected therewith.

Eswatini - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Suppression of Terrorism Act, 2008. -

Adoption: 2008 | SWZ-2008-L-107528

The object of the Act is to provide a legal regime that would prevent, fight and suppress terrorists activities in compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 and the United Nations Conventions against terrorism.