Obstructing prosecution by preventing a child from giving evidence
The last article in this column wrapped up our break-down of the offence of sexual activity with a child by abusing a position of trust.
The last article in this column wrapped up our break-down of the offence of sexual activity with a child by abusing a position of trust.
Last week we broke down some of the provisions in the Sexual Offences Act which seek to protect children from people in positions of trust who may seek to use that position to commit sexual offences against them.
Of the offences outlined in the Sexual Offences Act aimed at protecting children, section 18, titled “Sexual Activity with a Child by Abusing a Position of Trust,” is undoubtedly one of the most crucial.
Due to a landmark High Court decision, men in Guyana can now apply to the High Court for their former wives to pay them maintenance and or alimony upon the dissolution or nullification of their marriage, and or while they wait for the marriage to be dissolved or nullified.
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).
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.
Today I continue the series with a breakdown of sections 12 and 13 of the Sexual Offences Act, Cap 8:03, Laws of Guyana (the Act).
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.
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).
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.
Last week we concluded our discussion on consent. I hope those discussions were clear enough.
Last week we examined the evidential and conclusive presumptions contained in Guyana’s Sexual Offences Act 2010.
Last week we looked at the definition of consent in Guyana’s Sexual Offences Act 2010.
I have read numerous pieces of written work in which the author begins by stating something along the lines of: ‘I thought for hours on how to begin this piece.’
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.
Access to justice for residents of East Bank Demerara (EBD) has been broadened with the opening of the $143.5 million Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrates’ Court.
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.
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.
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.
At the recent preview of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) manifesto just over a week ago, General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo said his party would put into effect campaign finance reforms if it wins elections in 2020.
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