1. While implementing the law.
2. Obeying an order commanded by a lawful authority, unless the action is
manifestly unlawful.
Article (62)
1. An act allowable by the law is not considered a crime.
2. The law allows:
a. Forms of discipline exercised on children by their parents, as
sanctioned by general custom.
b. Acts of violence occurring during sports if rules of the game were
taken into account the.
c. Surgical operations and or medical professional treatments when
carried out with the consent of the patient or his legal representative or
in cases emergency.
Chapter Two
Of the Mental Element of the Crime
(1) Intent
Article (63)
Intent is the will to commit the crime as defined by law.
Article (64)
A crime is considred to be a delibrate one even if the criminal consequence of the act
exceeded the intent of the perpetrator, provided that he / she expected such
consequence and accepted the risk of its occurance. It shall be considred a mistake if
the act is the result of negligence ,or lack of due care or lack of consideration for any
laws or regulations.
Article (65)
1. The motive is the reason which makes the perpetrator commits the act, or it is the
ultimate result the perpetrator desires to achieve.
2. Motive is not an incriminating element except in instances stipulated by the law.
Article (66)
If the crime occurs on a person other than the intended one, the perpetrator shall be
punished as if he / she committed the act against the person he / she intended to harm.
(2) Motive
Article (67)
1. The motive is the reason which makes the perpetrator commits the act. Or, it is the
ultimate result he / she intend to achieve.
2. A motive is not an incriminating element except in instances stipulated by the law.
Chapter Three
Of Physical Element of the crime
Article (68)