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Criminal Code Act.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
1838 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Forestry, General
Keyword
Framework law Governance Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pests/diseases Fraud Agricultural commodities Consumer protection Beverages Animal health Animal welfare
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act approves the Penal Code of Mauritus. The Code sets out the criminal offences in Mauritius as well as the penalties for violation of these offences. The Code consists of 387 articles divided into four Books: penalties (book I); persons punishable, excusable or responsible (book II); crimes and misdemeanours (book III); and contraventions (book IV).

Full text
English
Website
www.ilo.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Covid-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (No. 1 of 2020).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Public health, Pollution control, EIA, Consumer protection, Land tenure, Lease, Plant protection, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Water supply, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX