Syrian Penal Code
The Syrian Penal Code was the criminal code of Syria. It was promulgated in 1949 and enacted on 22 June 1949. The criminal code consists of 756 articles.
Structure
General Provisions (articles 1-259 of the Criminal Code)
Book One:- Penal Code
- In Penal Provisions
- In Crime
- Responsibility
Crimes (articles 260-532 of the Criminal Code)
Book Two:- Crimes against state security
- Crimes against public safety
- Crimes against the public administration
- Crimes against the judicial administration
- Crimes against public trust
- Crimes affecting religion and family
- Crimes against morality and public morals
Trust and Misdemeanors (articles 533-756 of the Criminal Code)
Book Three:- Crimes and misdemeanors that benefit people
- Crimes that constitute a comprehensive threat
- Crimes committed by people who are dangerous because of their lifestyle
- Crimes against money
- Coagulants