In force1984 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1984 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Act · 1984 Revised Edition
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Any person who has or attempts to have carnal know-ledge of a girl under the age of 16 years except by way of marriage shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, imprison-ment for a term which shall not be less than 2 years and not more than 7 years and to whipping not exceeding 24 strokes of the rattan in the case of an adult or 12 strokes of the rattan in the case of a youthful offender.