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In Texas, sexual assault against a person under 17 years of age is a second degree felony, and aggravated sexual assault a first degree felony. [17] Eventually, 21 people were charged with crimes related to the gang rape. [ 18 ]
18 January – Court case is filed by the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission of Kenya to challenge the constitutionality of Kenya's sodomy law as contained in sections 162, 163 and 165 of the Penal Code. 21 September – The High Court of Kenya rules that the film Rafiki be allowed to screen in Kenyan theaters for one week in ...
Title Director Country Genre Cast Notes 365 Without 377: Adele Tulli: India Italy: Documentary: Beena, Pallav and Abheena: Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code criminalizes any sexual acts between consenting adults of the same sex, stigmatizing them as 'against the order of nature'.
Cal. Penal Code 287(a)(b) 15 years to life, 25 years to life, or life without the possibility of parole (depends on the aggravating factors) Rape of a spouse Cal. Penal Code §262, Cal. Penal Code §264(a) 3, 6 or 8 years Rape of a spouse when victim under 14 Cal. Penal Code §262, Cal. Penal Code §264(c)(1) 9, 11 or 13 years
ABVA challenges Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code in court after condom distribution prohibited in Tihar Jail, Delhi. [138] [139] [140] Khush-DC formed in Washington DC [141] South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association banned from marching in the New York City India Day Parade, but protested along with Sakhi, a women's organization.
Under Texas statutes, a murder is capital if the offender: [20] Murders a peace officer or fireman who is acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty, and who the person knows is a peace officer or fireman. (There have been bills proposed to add EMT/paramedics to this list.)
The following penal code was repealed on August 30, 2019 by governor Gavin Newsom with the passage and signing of California State Senate Bill 192. It is no longer a crime to refuse to help a police officer. [11] Penal Code - Section 142-181 [12] 150.