Breaking down the Sexual Offences Act
As we continue to break down the Sexual Offences Act, Cap 8:03, Laws of Guyana (“the Act”), today we will examine section 41, an incredibly important, if not innovative provision.
Section 41 of the Act is titled “Mandatory record and investigation”, and sets out provisions regarding the reporting of sexual offences, and next steps.
Recording and investigating reports of sexual offences are mandatory
Section 41 (1) of the Act states that if any offence under the Act is reported to the Guyana Police Force (“GPF”), the police shall record the report and conduct an investigation.