Syrian Penal Code
The Syrian Penal Code is the current statutory 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:
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
