SESKUALNO ZLOSTAVLJANJE I ISKORIŠTAVANJE DJECE (NOVINE U KRIVIČNOM ZAKONU REPUBLIKE SRPSKE)
SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (NEWS IN THE CRIMINAL LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA)

Summary/Abstract: The Criminal Code of the Republic of Srpska made significant changes in the system of criminal protection of the sexual integrity of children. The age limit up to which it is absolutely forbidden to commit adultery or sexual acts equated with it with a child has been raised, new criminal offenses have been introduced that incriminate actions that were outside the zone of punishment until now, greater punishment measures are provided for certain forms of criminal offences, and certain changes were made in the general part of the Criminal Code, which also contribute to the enhanced protection of children's sexual integrity. In addition, all criminal acts that threaten or injure the sexual integrity of children are systematized in a special group of criminal acts in Chapter XV, i.e. Criminal acts of sexual abuse and exploitation of a child, which emphasizes the importance of the good that is being protected. The aforementioned changes are the subject of consideration in this paper, where the author also explains the reasons for their introduction into the criminal justice system.

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