GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILESENEGALMEASURESARTICLES 298-299 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE (VIOLENCE)
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Articles 298-299 of the Criminal Code (Violence)
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
1965
Brief Description

The Criminal Code includes provisions that criminalize spousal assault, battery, domestic violence, and sexual violence (articles 298 and 299)

Source of Information

CEDAW/C/SEN/3-7 para. 48

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