Laws
This category contains the latest version of laws currently in force, with application in the criminal justice system.
11/2022
Evidence Act (Unofficial)
Published: 18/07/22Effective: 18/01/23
19/2019
Protection Of The Rights of Children Act (Unofficial Translation by Family Legal Clinic)
Published: 20/11/19Effective: 20/11/19
12/2016
Criminal Procedure Code (Unofficial)
Published: 02/05/16Effective: 02/07/17
32/2015
Counter Terrorism Act (Unofficial)
Published: 28/10/15Effective: 28/10/15
2/2015
Mutual Legal Assistance In Criminal Matters Act (Unofficial)
Published: 05/01/15Effective: 05/07/15
17/2014
Sexual Offences Act (Unofficial Translation by Family Legal Clinic)
Published: 13/05/14Effective: 13/05/14
16/2014
Prevention Of Sexual Abuse And Harassment Act (Unofficial Translation by Family Legal Clinic)
Published: 13/05/14Effective: 13/05/14
10/2014
Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Act (Unofficial)
Published: 13/04/14Effective: 13/10/14
17/2011
Narcotic Drugs Act (Unofficial)
Published: 31/12/12Effective: 31/12/12
3/2012
Domestic Violence Act
Published: 23/04/12Effective: 23/04/12
4/2011
Interpretation Act (Unofficial)
Published: 17/01/11Effective: 17/01/11
12/2009
Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders (Unofficial)
Published: 12/11/09Effective: 12/11/09
2008
Constitution of the Republic of Maldives (Unofficial)
Published: 07/08/08Effective: 07/08/08