The Greek Penal Code

Introduction to the basic characteristics and fundamental principles of the criminal law and Penal Code of Greece

General characteristics of the Greek criminal justice system – Historical and theoretical foundations of the Penal Code – Structure of the Penal Code: general and special part – General principles and rules of the Penal Code

The Greek Penal Code

First book: General part

The penal law —The punishable act – Attempt and participation – Punishments, measures of security, and compensation – Assessment of punishment – Conditional suspension of punishment and conditional release – Grounds for expunging punishability – Special provisions for minors

Second book: Special part

Offences against the system of government – Treason against the country – Criminal offences against foreign states – Criminal offences against the free exercise of political rights – Offences against state authorities – Violation of public order – Violation of the religious peace – Criminal offences concerning military service and the obligation to join the army – Currency-related criminal offences – Document-related criminal offences – Criminal offences related to the administration of justice – Service-related criminal offences – Criminal offences endangering the general public – Criminal offences against the safety of transport and telephone communications, and against public utilities – Criminal offences against life – Bodily harm – Dueling – Criminal offences against personal freedom – Criminal offences against sexual freedom and criminal offences related to commercial sexual exploitation – Criminal offences related to marriage and family – Criminal offences against honour – Breaches of confidentiality – Criminal offences against property – Criminal offences against assets – Begging and vagrancy – Petty violations – Final provisions

Third book: Transitional provisions

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