Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, 2018 (Act No. 15 of 2018)

The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act of 2018 modernised Eswatini�s criminal law on sexual and domestic abuse. It criminalises acts such as spousal rape, harassment, stalking, and other forms of abuse, while also establishing a sexual offenders register and protection orders for victims. It emphasises stronger sentencing and victim support mechanisms. The Act belongs to the criminal law and human rights sector, was passed in 2018, and is implemented through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs together with the Ministry responsible for Gender and Family Affairs.