Politics
Statutory instrument removes Penal Code provisions criminalizing carnal knowledge
The News
On 27 March 2026, the Law Revision Commissioner published Statutory Instrument No. 41 of 2026, which deleted paragraphs (a) and (c) of section 164 of the Penal Code that had criminalized carnal knowledge against the order of nature and permitting such an act. The article raises questions about whether this constituted rectification or reform of law that Parliament had previously deferred addressing.
Why it matters
Statutory instrument removes Penal Code provisions criminalizing carnal knowledge, raising questions about law reform process and legislative intent.
10 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →