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2009-02-06ATG-2009-L-84863
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
The Jury Act, 2009 (No. 6 of 2009).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)

Provides for the rules concerning the selection, sitting and payment of juries and jurors. Repeals the Jury Act Cap. 228.




2008-12-31ATG-2008-L-84859
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
The Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 16 of 2008).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)

1. Short title
2. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 28 - Order for forfeiture of property on conviction of an offence under this Act
4. Amendment of section 9 - Money laundering
5. Amendment of section 33 - Duty to disclose information relating to offences and terrorist acts
6. Amendment of section 34 - Duty to disclose information relating to property of terrorist groups or property used for commission of offences under this Act
7. Insertion of section 35A - Review of orders for seizure and restraint of property
8. Miscellaneous Amendments

Amended text(s):
2005-09-12 (ATG-2005-L-84847)
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (No. 12 of 20005).



2005-09-12ATG-2005-L-84847
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (No. 12 of 20005).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-07)

Makes provision for the implementation of the Counter Terrorism Conventions of the United Nations Security Council.

Amending text(s):
2008-12-31 (ATG-2008-L-84859)
The Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 16 of 2008).



2004-10-22ATG-2004-L-75912
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 14 of 2004).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)

Amends the principal Act by inserting after section 50 a new Part VI "Appeals by Director of Public Prosecutions".

Amended text(s):
1873-03-24 (ATG-1873-L-75910)
Criminal Procedure Act, Cap. 117.



2004-07-09ATG-2004-L-73317
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
The Caribbean Court of Justice Act 2004 (No. 10 of 2004).
Act on-line, Caribbean Community Secretariat, CARICOM Legislative Drafting Facility (consulted on 2006-04-10)
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)

An Act to implement the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice and other Agreements relating to the Court and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission and for other related matters

1. Short title and commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Agreement, its related Instruments and Rules of Court to have force of law.
4. Original jurisdiction of the Court.
5. Exclusion of matters declared final.
6. Mode of bringing matters before Court.
7. Expenses of Court and Commission to be a charge on Consolidated Fund.
8. Immunity of Commission from court proceedings.




1998-09-25ATG-1998-L-51176
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Prison (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 13 of 1998).
Official Gazette, Acts, 2 p.
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)

Amends the Prison Act (Cap. 341) to provide for the contracting out of prison management.

Amended text(s):
1956-07-01 (ATG-1956-L-86131)
Prison Act (Cap. 341) (No. 4/1955, No. 12 of 1956 and No. 18 of 1989).



1993-05-26ATG-1993-L-84864
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Suppression of Torture Act 1993 (No. 15 of 1993).
Act on-line, Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, http://laws.gov.ag (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-08)

The Act implements the United Nations Convention Against Torture and other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Basic text(s):
1984-12-10 (ORG-1984-IA-66932)
United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment



1956-07-01ATG-1956-L-86131
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Prison Act (Cap. 341) (No. 4/1955, No. 12 of 1956 and No. 18 of 1989).
Printed separately, 11 p.
Laws on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2011-03-17)

General (Sections 1-5)
Visiting Committee (Sections 6)
Prison Officers (Sections 7-8)
Confinement and Treatment of Prisoners (Sections 9-16)
Offences (Sections 17-25)
Rules (Section 26)

Amending text(s):
1998-09-25 (ATG-1998-L-51176)
Prison (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 13 of 1998).



1953-03-20ATG-1953-L-75957
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Sentence of Death (Expectant Mothers) Act (Cap. 397).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 2 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-11)

Prohibits the court from sentencing to death a pregnant woman. In addition, sets out procedures for where a woman convicted of a capital offence alleges pregnancy.




1948-12-28ATG-1948-L-75932
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Juvenile Courts Act (Cap. 230).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 2 pages (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-28)

Establishes and sets out the procedures for Juvenile Courts.

Related text(s):
1951-06-15 (ATG-1951-L-75931)
Juvenile Act (Cap. 229).



1937-12-08ATG-1937-L-75911
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Criminal Procedure (Committal For Sentence) Act, Cap. 118.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)

Sets out the procedures for sentencing.




1887-03-05ATG-1887-L-75909
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, Cap. 116.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)

Amends the criminal law with respect to sexual offences committed against underage girls.




1874-06-18ATG-1874-L-75952
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Prevention of Crimes Act (Cap. 339).
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 10 p. (PDF) (consulted on 2007-05-28)

Aims to prevent violent crime.
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Summary Conviction
4. Offences made punishable
5. Punishment of persons previously convicted
6. Persons subject to supervision of police
7. Duties of person subject to supervision
8. Punishment for not notifying residence
9. Indictments under this Act
10. (1) Offences against this Act
10. (2) Licence may be forfeited
10. (3) Penalty for refusing to produce licence
11. Offences against this Act
12. Offences against this Act
13. Constables may search premises
14. How previous conviction may be proved
15. Evidence against persons having received stolen
property
16. Saving as to capital punishment
17. Any person may apprehend
18. Punishment for assaulting persons apprehending
others
19. Night
20. Expenses of prosecution to be allowed




1873-03-24ATG-1873-L-75910
Antigua and Barbuda
Criminal and penal law
 
Criminal Procedure Act, Cap. 117.
Act on-line, Government of Antigua and Barbuda, 32 pages (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)

Part I - Apprehension of an offender
Part II - Proceedings preliminary to trial
Part III - Indictments
Part IV - Dilatory Fees, arraignment
Part V - Trial, defence, verdict
Part VI - Evidence, attendance of witnesses, amendment, judgements
Part VII - Arraignment and trial of insane persons
Part VIII - Punishment - Imprisonment
Part IX - Judgement of Death
Part X - Pardons
Part XI - Undergoing sentence equivalent to pardon
Part XI - General provisions

Amending text(s):
2004-10-22 (ATG-2004-L-75912)
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 14 of 2004).