Penal Code (Amendment) Act 1989

Authors

  • Mimi Kamariah

Keywords:

sexual offences, Section 377D, Section 377A, Dangerous Drugs Act

Abstract

The Penal Code (Amendment) Act 1989 came into force on the 5th of May 1989. The main aims of the amendment were to improve and lighten the definitions for several sexual offences, such as rape, carnal intercourse and buggery with an animal, and to increase the punishments for sexual offences and offences against property. The amendment aso covers the offence of causing miscarriage and offences related to obscene articles or objects. 

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Published

2019-01-13

How to Cite

Kamariah, M. (2019). Penal Code (Amendment) Act 1989. Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law, 17(1 and 2), 132–144. Retrieved from https://sare.um.edu.my/index.php/JMCL/article/view/16025