Sexual Offences 1992

Categoría: Barbados, Legislación

Descripción:
Sexual Offences of Barbados, enacted in 1992, comprehensively addresses sexual crimes, including rape, incest, and offences against minors. In December 2022, the High Court declared Sections 9 and 12—criminalizing consensual same-sex acts—unconstitutional, affirming the rights to privacy and liberty. Subsequent amendments in 2024 introduced offences like grooming and enhanced protections for minors against sexual exploitation. ​
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