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Antigua and Barbuda

Indicators

Age of Consent

Partial

Age of sexual consent is 16 years. The national legislation provides for a three years close-in age exemption.

Analysis of country legislation on age of sexual consent, 2024

Extraterritoriality & Extradition

No

Active and passive extraterritorial jurisdictions are not mentionned in the laws of Antigua and Barbuda. However, active extraterritorial jurisdiction is included in the provisions on the crimes of human trafficking. Universal jurisdiction is also included in the provisions on the crime of torture.

Extraditable offences are those punishable under Antiguan and Barbudan law and the law of the requesting State with imprisonment for a term of two years or any greater punishment (double criminality). There is no provision on the extradition for SEC-related offences, but most carry greater penalties than two years of imprisonment, so they could be considered as extraditable offences (Sexual Offences Act, 1995).

Sexual Offences Act Extradition Act Trafficking in Persons (Prevention) Act Suppression of Torture Act, 1995, 1993, 2010, 1993

CSAM Definition

Not Yet Assessed

Background Check Required

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National Commitments

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Child Advocacy Centers

Not Yet Assessed

SEC Police Unit

Not Yet Assessed

Protection Standards Travel and Tourism

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Public SEC Case Data

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