Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
Several countries in East, Central and Southern Africa have responded to the problem of violence against women and children by amending outdated criminal laws relating to rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence. This legislative review is Part I of a two-part desk review on sentencing of sexual offences and minimum sentences in the African and international context. It should be read in conjunction with Part II of the Rape Sentencing Study. The purpose of this review is to: 1) document the sentencing reforms made in selected countries in the East, Central and Southern African region since 1998; 2) identify the countries that have enacted minimum sentences and/or sentencing guidelines for sexual offences such as rape, defilement, and sexual assault; 3) consider the different approaches adopted by various schemes.
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Jill and Felly Nkweto Simmonds. 2012. "Rape sentencing study: A review of statutory sentencing provisions for rape, defilement, and sexual assault in East, Central, and Southern Africa." Lusaka: Population Council.
DOI
10.31899/rh1.1011
Language
English
Project
Expanding the Evidence Base on Comprehensive Care for Survivors of Sexual Violence in East and Southern Africa