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Sexual activity with a child family member

In previous articles, we saw that under the Sexual Offences Act (“the SoA”), the age of consent is 16, and that any sexual activity, including sexual intercourse, with a child under the age of 16 is illegal, regardless of whether that child agreed to the sexual activity (see sections 10 and 11 of the SoA).

The close-in-age defences (the Romeo and Juliet laws)

In earlier articles I explained that in Guyana, the age of consent (that is, the age at which a child can consent to sexual activity) is 16 years, and that as such, it is generally a criminal offence to engage in sexual activity, including intercourse, with a child under 16 years.

Breaking Down Sexual Offences

Today, we will dissect two of the most crucial provisions under the Sexual Offences Act, Cap 8:03, Laws of Guyana (the Act), which criminalise specific sexual conduct involving children.

Breaking down sexual offences

Introduction Today I will break down the offence of sexual assault, which is created by section 4 of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03, Laws of Guyana (the SOA).

Breaking down sexual offences

Over the last four weeks, I have tried to explain the concepts of consent and penetration carefully, peeling back the complexities that can make these concepts hard to grasp for both non-legal individuals and some legal minds.

A bulldozer works to push heavy sediment out of the channel into which the slurry flows before moving further along, and entering  the cell at Stage 2

EPA ‘generally pleased’ with new Bosai tailings pond

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is generally pleased with the US$10,000 improvements which the Linden-based Bosai Minerals Group (Guyana) has effected to its once problematic tailings pond, says EPA Senior Environmental Officer, Collis Primo, although he said recommendations will be made on how the facility can be further improved.

Residue from the spill was still visible in several residents’ yards and a nearby playground even after clean-up efforts on Thursday

Bosai fined again after tailings pond spill

Bauxite miner Bosai will be fined approximately $1 million for a spill from the company’s tailings pond that occurred on Thursday morning, affecting the environment and residents in the Linden community of Noitgedacht, and has also been ordered to halt the discharge of waste into the pond.

Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) (gnba.gov.gy Photo)

Broadcasting authority finds rise in infractions

Despite its continued engagements with broadcasters, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has reported an overall increase in infractions, including the broadcast of graphic videos, unbalanced political commentaries and lewd music.

Lelon Saul

CH&PA aiming to deliver 5,000 house lots per year

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) of Guyana is currently allocating some 3,000 house lots on an annual basis, according to Chief Executive Officer Lelon Saul, who says the agency is working to increase that number to 5,000, while also reducing a backlog of approximately 50,000 applications.

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