Entry #121: Equal age of consent in Zambia

Current Version

RegionZambia
IssueEqual age of consent
StatusN/A
Start DateSep 28, 2005
End Date(none)
Description16 for heterosexual males/females. No established age of consent for homosexual males/females, but they can be charged with engaging in consensual activity starting at age 12.
SourcesZambian Penal Code (Amendment) Act of 2003. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/downloads/VOLUME%207.pdf


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Revision History (2)

edited by beeurd

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueUnequal(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)N/A

created by maxkasun

Original entry
StatusUnequal
Start DateSep 28, 2005
End Date(none)
Description16 for heterosexual males/females. No established age of consent for homosexual males/females, but they can be charged with engaging in consensual activity starting at age 12.
SourcesZambian Penal Code (Amendment) Act of 2003. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/downloads/VOLUME%207.pdf