Summary

Penal Code of Syria, 1949 with amendments through 1979.

Contents

Book 1: General Provisions

• Title 1: Of Criminal Law
• Title 2: Criminal Convictions
• Title 3: Of the Offense
• Title 4: Of Responsibilities 

Book 2: Offenses

• Title 1: Offenses Against State Security
• Title 2: Offenses Against Public Security
• Title 3: Offenses Against Public Administration
• Title 4: Offenses Against Administration of Justice
• Title 5: Offenses Against the Public
• Title 6: Offenses Against Religion and Family
• Title 7: Offenses Against Morals and Public Morals
• Title 8: Crimes and Offenses Against Persons
• Title 9: Crimes Creating a Danger to the Community
• Title 10: Offenses Committed by Dangerous Individuals due to their Lifestyle
• Title 11: Crimes Against Heritage
• Title 12: Fines

Source: Institute of Law and Justice Studies in Arab Societies (Document Source)

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