The Protection of Mentally Disabled Girls and Women Act 1916, which replaced the various age of consent laws of the four colonies of the Union of South Africa, criminalized sexual intercourse between a man and a girl under the age of sixteen unless they were married. This law was replaced by a prohibition similar to section 14 of the Immorality Act 1957. Although sexual relations between men were already illegal and prohibited by common law as “bestiality” or “unnatural sexual acts”, the Immorality Act also criminalized sexual intercourse between a man and a boy under the age of sixteen. In Morocco, people are free to follow the religion of their choice, but trying to distribute Bibles or religious literature is against the law. You cannot try to convert Muslims. This is a serious crime, if your trip to Morocco involves a religious mission, extreme caution should be exercised as it is illegal. Professional advice should be sought. Sex work is illegal and the sex work law has been used against homosexual men and women. [22] Article 354 prohibits 3 months to 2 years in prison for same-sex conduct, making homosexuality illegal.

[13] Sanctions are strengthened if a person concerned is under 18 years of age (Article 360). The age of consent is 15, regardless of gender. Homosexual acts may be illegal under article 151 of the Criminal Code (crimes against nature). The legislation is as follows: it is illegal to possess and distribute pornographic material of any kind, and access to this type of site is blocked from Morocco. Under Gaddafi`s government, the normal age of consent was 18, but sixteen-year-old girls could be married off as long as their parents agreed. Premarital sex was illegal. Indecent acts involving minors aged at least 15 but under 21 without violence are illegal if the perpetrator is an ascendant, a person in a position of authority (such as an employer) or a person responsible for education or supervision. [46] The legal age for non-penetrative sexual touching can be 16.

Article 5 requires “carnal intercourse”, but Article 3 (rape) applies to “sexual acts”, which are defined much more broadly and include “any form of genital stimulation” against persons under the age of 16. “Heterosexual sodomy” (and/or oral sex with a partner of the opposite sex) is illegal, article 388 of the Criminal Code. As well as all sexual conduct between persons of the same sex, Article 338, and “violations of public decency”, Article 333. The penalty for the first two activities with people under the age of 19 is more severe for the older participant. [2] Article 249 “Rape, attempted chastity and unlawful sexual intercourse” of the Penal Code:[49] The age of consent in Uganda is 18 for vaginal intercourse. [84] [85] “Heterosexual sodomy” (and/or oral sex with an opposite-sex partner) and all same-sex sexual acts were illegal until January 2014, when President Museveni blocked the anti-gay law. The age of consent in Kenya is 18, as children under the age of 18 are defined and cannot give consent. [34] [35] Marriage is not possible before the age of 18, the law is clear in this regard.

[36] Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya. [37] Premarital sex is illegal in Morocco, punishable by 1 month to 1 year in prison (Article 490 of the Penal Code). The age of consent in Senegal is 16 (article 320 applies to children under 16; Section 319 applies to children under the age of 13). Homosexual sex is illegal. [62] Is hashish legal in Morocco? No, it`s not legal, but it`s widely used and tolerated. Morocco is the world`s largest producer of cannabis and is grown in the Rif Mountains south of Tangier and near Chefchaouen. For this reason, people often travel from Tangier to Chefchaouen. Keep in mind that in Chefchaouen, people are likely to come up to you and offer you hashish on the street. You should pay attention to these people, but they won`t bother you because what they`re doing is illegal.

Smoking hashish in Chefchaouen will probably get you in trouble, but caution is advised at all times as this drug is technically illegal in Morocco. Section 145 prohibits engaging in sexual acts with a youth between the ages of 14 and 15 if the abuser exploits his or her superiority (power or control) in the relationship as an adult or if the victim is entrusted to the perpetrator for education or support. Any man of the same sex holding hands and/or any male sexual behavior of the same sex can result in one year in prison. [ref. needed] Holding same-sex hands is illegal. [89] The age of consent to sexual activity in Africa varies across jurisdictions across the continent. The specific activity or gender of participants can also affect this age and the legality of sexual activity. Below is a discussion of the various laws that deal with this issue. Highlighted age refers to an age at or above which a person can have full sexual intercourse with another person who is also at that age or above. Other variables, such as provisions relating to homosexuality and/or bestiality that are illegal or close to age-related exceptions, may exist and may be reported. Legal aid – If you need legal assistance, your first (and only) option is to contact your embassy or consulate.

While consular officials cannot serve as lawyers or provide legal advice, they can usually provide a list of local lawyers and help you find legal representation. Keep in mind that it is illegal to bribe a police officer or official in Morocco – although this practice is common. If you`ve dealt with a local guide, they can sometimes help you translate, although they are very careful to step on police toes. There are no communal or free legal aid organizations in Morocco. Article 144 of the Criminal Code prohibits engaging in sexual acts with persons under the age of 14. Alcohol consumption laws – Contrary to popular belief, alcohol is available in much of Morocco. Many Moroccans – mostly men – drink, but in private. The legal age for Moroccans is 18, but for visitors, this is a grey area, as most establishments serve you regardless of age (within reason, of course).

Moroccan bars, called brasseries, are usually smoky and seedy drinking caves frequented by Moroccan men and prostitutes. Many of the best restaurants and many guesthouses also offer alcohol, as do nightclubs in the resorts of Agadir and Marrakech. The opening hours of these establishments vary from city to city, but you`ll find that most restaurants are closed at 11pm and local breweries at midnight, while nightclubs and hotel bars can stay open until 4am or 5am, especially in tourist areas. To find a store that sells alcohol, it is best to ask at the reception of your hotel or find a branch of the national supermarket chains Acima and Marjane, which can be mentioned in the “Shopping” sections of this book. Drinking alcohol in public is frowned upon and downright ignorant when practiced near a mosque. According to the United States Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Seychelles` age of consent is “traditionally understood as 15”, but the country`s laws “do not clearly define the age of consent and the legal age of majority”; According to the State Department, this leads to confusion regarding the age of consent “traditionally understood” and the age of majority of 18 and therefore makes it difficult to enforce the law. [64] The legal age of marriage is 18 and Article 484 of the Penal Code provides for harsher penalties (2-5 years) for non-violent sexual acts against a victim under the age of 18. [50] [51] [52] Homosexuality is illegal (Penal Code 14.74 Voluntary sodomy).

Article 533-19 prohibits inciting debauchery or encouraging corruption of minors. [7] Embassies & Consulates — The following embassies are located in Rabat: Canada, 13 bis rue Jaâfar as Sadiq, Agdal (tel. 0537/687400; www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/morocco); South Africa, 34 rue des Saadiens, Hassan (tel. 0537/706760; www.dfa.gov.za); United Kingdom, 28 av. HRH Sidi Mohammed, Souissi (tel. 0537/633333; www.ukinmorocco.fco.gov.uk); and United States, 2 B.C. Marrakech (aka av. Mohammed el Fassi), Ministries (tel.

0537/762265; rabat.usembassy.gov). However, according to Article 306 of the Code, any action that violates Islamic morality is illegal, but a clear definition of morality does not exist in the country`s laws, so it is very open to interpretation by local officials of what is moral and what is not.