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Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 5 of 2003).

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Kenya
Criminal and penal law
2003-07-18
National
Law, Act

Second Region

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.

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    Date of entry into force
    2003-07-25
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Serial region

    Serial title
    Gazette Supplement - Acts 2003
    Date
    2003-07-25
    Number
    No. 64
    Page range
    pp. 139-168