Penal Code (Amendment) Act, no. 13 of 2024.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act amends the Penal Code, Cap. 158. Amendments concern: introduction of the new definition of protected characteristics, including race, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, political affiliation, HIV/AIDS status; insertion of a new offence considering hate as an aggravating factor.
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Long title of text
An Act amend the Penal Code (Cap. 158), to make provision for the aggravation of offences caused by hate based on victim's actual or perceived protected characteristics and to provide for the offence of hate speech.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Seychelles.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No