Summary

Consolidated Penal Code of Libya of 1954 with amendments through 2014.

Contents

Book 1:

• Title 1: 
• Title 2: Penalties
• Title 3: Offences 
• Title 4: The Offender 
• Title 5: Extinction of the Offence and Penalty
• Title 6: Dangerous Criminals and Resources of Security

Book 2: Crimes and Misdemeanors Against the Public Interest

• Title 1: Crimes and Misdemeanors Against the Public Interest of the State
• Title 2: Offences Against the Public Administration
• Title 3: Offences Committed Against the Administration of Justice
• Title 4: Offences Against Religious Feeling and Reverence for the Dead
• Title 5: Offences Against Public Safety
• Title 6: Offense Against Public Order
• Title 7: Offences Disturbing Public Confidence 
• Title 8: Offences Against Public Economy, Industry and Commerce , and Freedom to Work

Book 3: Offences Against the Person

• Title 1: Offences Against the Individual
• Title 2: Offences Against the Family
• Title 3: Offences Against Freedom, Honor and Morals
• Title 4: Offences Against Individual Liberty 

(note: sections related to women's rights):

• Article 375: Reduced sentence for men who kill their wives for adultery and sex-related offences 
• Article 407: Rape and sexual violence that fall under Zina Law

Source: Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, DCAF (Document Source)

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