ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Prevention of Torture Act
30. Limitation of actions.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
30. Limitation of actions.
(1)Despite the provisions of the Limitation of Actions Act (Cap. 22), an action for reparation under this Act in respect of an act of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or death caused by an act of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment may be brought at any time within the period of six years beginning with the date when it first became reasonably practicable for the person concerned to bring an action.(2)Despite the limitation of proceedings against the Government as provided in the Government Proceedings Act (Cap. 40) and the Public Authorities Limitation Act (Cap. 39), an action for damages or claim against the government or any public body in respect of an act of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or death caused by an act of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment may be brought at any time within the period of six years beginning with the date when it first became reasonably practicable for the person concerned to bring an action.