Act 9 Penal Code Act 2008 LAWS OF SOUTHERN SUDAN THE PENAL CODE ACT, 2008 In accordance with the provisions of Article 59(2)(b) read together with Article 85(1) of the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan, 2005, the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly, with the assent of the President of the Government of Southern Sudan, hereby enacts the following— CHAPTER I 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Title and Commencement. This Act may be cited as “The Penal Code Act, 2008,” and shall come into force on the date of its signature by the President. 2. Repeal and Saving. 3. Purpose. The Penal Code Act, 2003, is hereby repealed; provided that, all actions taken, proceedings, orders and regulations made or issued thereunder shall remain in force until they are repealed or amended in accordance with the provisions of this Act. The purpose of this Act is to provide for the penalties which govern the criminal acts that may be adjudicated upon by the Courts of Southern Sudan, the sentences which may be imposed upon conviction, and any other issues related thereto. 18 Signed on 22nd August, 2008