Algeria

Age of Consent

Partial

The age of sexual consent is 16 years for both girls and boys. The national legislation does not provide for a close-in-age exemption.

Analysis of country legislation on age of sexual consent, 2024

Extraterritoriality & Extradition

Partial

Active extraterritoriality is provided for SEC-related crimes if the perpetrator is present in Algeria. Double criminality is not required.

Extradition is exclusively governed by international conventions ratified by Algeria. Additionally, Algerians cannot be extradited. Extraditable offences are “délits” punishable by the requesting State with at least two years, or a condemnation of at least two months of imprisonment, as well as “crimes” punishable by the requesting State. Double criminality is required.

Criminal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, 2021

CSAM Definition

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Background Check Required

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National Commitments

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Child Advocacy Centers

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SEC Police Unit

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Protection Standards Travel and Tourism

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Public SEC Case Data

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