Sexual Offences Act

37. Keeping scene of crime secure etc.

Edition: 2024-04-26 · In force

37. Keeping scene of crime secure etc.

(1)Any person who intentionally interferes with a scene of crime or any evidence relating to the commission of an offence under this Act is guilty of an offence and is liable upon conviction to imprisonment for a term of not less than three years or to a fine of one hundred thousand shillings or to both.

(2)Interference referred to in subsection (1) includes but is not limited to—

(a)tampering with a scene of crime;

(b)interference or intimidation of witnesses; and

(c)any other act or omission that would hinder or obstruct investigations or materially misrepresent any evidence.

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Source: Kenya Law