Global Database on Violence against Women
| Country | Oman |
| Year | 1999 |
| Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
| Form of Violence | Sexual violence |
Brief Description
Article 177 of the Code of Criminal Procedures allows a court to hear a case in camera in order to protect public morals and public order, ensuring the non-disclosure of family secrets or of private details that would cause embarrassment of any kind. The same applies to cases of rape and sexual abuse.
Source of Information
Response of the Government of Oman to the questionnaire on violence against women, February 2009; CRC/C/OPSC/OMN/1 p. 9
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