Seychelles Penal Code, Chapter 158, Part II, Division III, Chapter XV, Sections 157A–157F (voyeurism)

Sections 157A to 157F of the Seychelles Penal Code criminalize violations of personal privacy involving “private acts.” These provisions prohibit the unauthorized observation, recording, possession, and distribution of visual material depicting private acts, with penalties of up to 20 years’ imprisonment. A “private act” includes bathing, showering, using a toilet, being nude, or engaging in sexual activity not ordinarily conducted in public. “Distribution” encompasses sending, transmitting, or otherwise making recordings accessible to others. Exceptions apply to law enforcement officials acting within the scope of their duties and to persons who have lawful authority. These provisions modernize Seychelles’ Penal Code by addressing privacy violations and non-consensual recording or sharing of intimate acts, establishing strong protections against voyeurism and the misuse of visual recordings.