No. Incestuous relationships, including dating siblings, are criminalized under Peruvian law. Article 272 of the Penal Code explicitly prohibits sexual relations between close relatives, with penalties up to 4 years imprisonment. The Supreme Court of Justice has upheld this stance in recent rulings, reinforcing its prohibition despite limited enforcement.
Key Regulations for Dating Siblings in Peru
- Article 272 of the Penal Code (Decreto Legislativo No. 635): Criminalizes sexual relations between siblings, parents, and lineal descendants, with imprisonment ranging from 1 to 4 years.
- Supreme Court Precedent (R.N. No. 2023-2024): Recent jurisprudence confirms that consensual sibling relationships remain prosecutable under public morality statutes, despite constitutional privacy debates.
- Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP) Guidelines: Mandates reporting of suspected incestuous relationships to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, particularly in cases involving minors or coercion.
Enforcement varies, with rural areas prioritizing cases involving minors or abuse. However, the legal framework remains unambiguous: sibling dating constitutes a criminal offense. International human rights critiques have not altered domestic statutes, as Peru’s legal system prioritizes cultural and familial integrity over individual autonomy in this context.