Penal Code (Amendment) Act, no. 42 of 2021.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act amends the Penal Code, Cap. 158, by inserting new definitions; by increasing the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 7 to 10 years of age; by replacing some penalties; by introducing the new offence of bomb hoax as a damage to property.
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Long title of text
An Act to amend the Penal Code, Cap. 158, to amongst other things, repeal criminal libel; increase the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 7 to 10 years of age; to introduce the offence of bomb hoax; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette of the Republic of Seychelles.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No