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Combating of Rape Act, 2000

namibia, Ministry of Gender

2000namibiaGender and Human RightsOther

This is an Act outlining the provisions to combat rape in Namibia. The Act specifies the minimum sentences for rape; modification of certain rules of evidence applicable to sexual offences; duties of prosecutors in criminal proceedings relating to sexual offences; rights of a complainant of rape in bail proceedings; the granting of bail to persons charged with rape; publication of certain information and evidence relating to certain offences; the admissibility of evidence in rape cases; and for all other related matters.

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