Senegal’s penal code, known as the Code pénal, was initially enacted in 1965 and has undergone several amendments since then. The code outlines various offences and their corresponding penalties, covering areas such as crimes against persons, property offences, sexual offences, and offences against public order.
Other Legislation from Senegal
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Copyright Act of 1973
- Law No. 2008-11 on Cybercrime
- Law No. 2008-12 on the Protection of Personal Data
- The African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention)
Cooperation and International Efforts
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Data Protection and Privacy
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content