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Republic of Korea - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Act on the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Protection etc. of Victims thereof (Act No. 10261). -

Adoption: 2010-04-15 | KOR-2010-L-86771

The purpose of this Act is to prevent sexual assault and provide protection and support for victims thereof. Includes awareness raising and education measures as well as the provision of facilities for victims of sexual assault.

Republic of Korea - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles from Sexual Abuse (Act No. 9765). -

Adoption: 2009-06-09 | KOR-2009-L-86772

The purpose of this Act is to provide for special cases concerning the punishment for committing sex offenses against children or juveniles and the procedures therefor, prepare procedures for relieving and assisting victimized children and juveniles, and systematically manage sex offenders against children or juveniles, thereby protecting them from sexual abuse and helping them become productive members of society.

Republic of Korea - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Act on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Protection etc. of Victims thereof (Act No. 5487). -

Adoption: 1997-12-31 | KOR-1997-L-91248

The purpose of this Act is to prevent domestic violence and to protect and support victims thereof.

Republic of Korea - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Criminal Compensation Act (Act No. 494). -

Adoption: 1958-08-13 | KOR-1958-L-91264

Regulates compensation to persons that are found not guilty under the Criminal Procedure Act.

Republic of Korea - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure Act (Act No. 341). -

Adoption: 1954-09-23 | KOR-1954-L-91263

Provides for the procedures with respect to the conducting of criminal trials.

Republic of Korea - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Criminal Act, 1953 (Act No. 293). -

Adoption: 1953-09-18 | KOR-1953-L-86065

Sets out the provisions for criminal offences and penalties for violations of these provisions in the Republic of Korea.