Ley 1236 de 2008 | Ley 1236 de 2008 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 1236 de 2008

This law states that it modifies some Penal Code articles related to sexual abuse offenses.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1236 de 2008
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
es
Updated
Official source
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commencement communicaciones crime criminal liability criminal offences criminal offenses criminal penalties delitos sexuales delitos sexuales contra menores penalties pornografía con menores repeal violence

Statute overview

About this statute

This law states that it modifies some Penal Code articles related to sexual abuse offenses. Sets a prison term of 12 to 20 years for anyone who has carnal access with another person by violence. A person who commits a violent sexual act on another person, other than carnal access, is subject to prison. This provision states that anyone who has carnal access with a person under 14 years old faces imprisonment of 12 to 20 years. This article rewrites Article 209 of the Penal Code to punish sexual acts other than intercourse with a person under 14, being in their presence, or inducing them to sexual practices.

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