Law No. 06/019 of 20 July 2006, Modifying and Completing the Decree of 6 August 1959 Relating to the Congolese Penal Procedure Code [alternate description]

The 2006 amendment to the Congolese Penal Code has the explicitly stated aim of bringing Congolese law relating to sexual violence in line with international standards.  The age of minority was raised from 14 to 18, the definition of rape was widened, and new types of sexual assault were criminalised.

Topics

• Forced and early marriage
• Gender-based violence in general
• Sexual harassment
• Sexual violence and rape
• Statutory rape or defilement

Geographical location

• Democratic Republic of Congo

Keywords

• female genital mutilation

Year

• 2006

External URL

• Law No. 06/019 of 20 July 2006, Modifying and Completing the Decree of 6 August 1959 Relating to the Congolese Penal Procedure Code [alternate description]

Type

• Legislation