El exhibitionism sexual is expressly regulated in the Act No. 74-25, which introduces the new Code Criminal law Dominican. It is understood as All act of a sexual nature, as well as the exposure of the genital organs, when performed in sight any product person in a place public or exposed to public.
Although it can sometimes be considered a “act less"or "indecent behavior", the regulations recognize it as a infringement penal that threatens the freedom sexual and dignity of people.
Sanctions provided for in the Act no. 74-25
The new Code Criminal law establishes clear sanctions:
- Sanction general: prison de six months to a year and we will announce y fine de one to two minimum wages in the sector public for anyone who incurs in exhibitionism sexual in public places or exposed to public.
- Sanction aggravated: when act It is performed in front of a child or adolescent, or in front of people in vulnerable conditions, the penalty increases the two to five years of prison less, plus fine de three to six minimum wages in the sector public.
This aggravating reaffirms the must of special protection towards under edad and people in vulnerable situations, considering the psychological, emotional and social damage that this type of behaviors can generate.
Relevance of typing
The incorporation of the exhibitionism sexual in the Act No. 74-25 has three main objectives:
- preserve the moral and the order public, avoiding offensive behavior in collective spaces.
- Protect the emotional and psychological integrity of victims, especially the most vulnerable.
- Recognize the seriousness of the behavior, moving away from the idea of “simple lack of decorum” and framing it as a crime with legal consequences.
