LAWS OF THE NEW SUDAN The Penal Code, 2003 Published and distributed by the Secretariat for Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development.

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Penal Code 2003

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Summary: The Penal Code of 2003 repeals the Penal Code of 1994. With regard to women and children, relevant sections include: Section 49. Act of a child Chapter 22. Offenses affecting human body - offences affecting life Section 253(A). Infanticide Section 262. The causing of miscarriage, injuries to unborn children, exposure of infants, cruelty to Children and concealment of births causing miscarriage Sections 263 to 267 related to miscarriages and death at birth Section 269. Cruelty to children Section 271 to 284. Hurt Sections 285 to 292. Wrongful constraint and wrongful confinement Sections 293 to 301. Criminal force and assault Sections 302 to 315. Kidnapping, abduction and forced labour Sections 316 to 319. Rape and other sexual offences Chapter 25. Offences relating to marriage and incest Section 440. Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman