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NAM-2000-L-82559
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Title_of_text
Combating of Rape Act, 2000 (No. 8 of 2000).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Namibia
Subjects (Classification)
Criminal and penal law
Adopted on (Date of text)
2000-04-19
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Provides for the combating of rape. Prescribes the minimum sentences for rape and the abolition of the rule that a boy under the age of fourteen years is presumed incapable of sexual intercourse. Modifies certain rules of evidence applicable to offences of a sexual or indecent nature and imposes special duties on prosecutors in criminal proceedings relating to sexual offences as well as members of the police in respect of certain bail applications. Amends the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (definition of "complaint"). Provides for the rights of a complainant of rape in bail proceedings and regulates the granting of bail to persons charged with rape. Also provides for procedures in court and publication of evidence with respect to sexual offence cases.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Act on-line
Author
Legal Assistance Centre
Country
Namibia
URL
http://www.lac.org.na/laws/pdf/comrape.pdf
File
NAM82559.pdf (PDF)