The Criminal Act replaces the Penal Code of 1983. It contains 16 parts, as follows:
II. Criminal Responsibility
III. Attempt and Criminal Joint Acts
IV. Sanctions
V. Offenses against the State
VI. Offenses relating to Disciplined Forces
VII. Sedition
VIII. Offenses relating to Public Tranquility
IX. Offenses relating to Public Health and Safety
X. Offenses relating to Public Servants and Employees
XI. Offenses prejudicing the Administration of Justice
XII. Offenses of Counterfeiting and Forgery
XIII. Offenses relating to Religions
XIV. Offenses affecting Persons and Human Body
XV. Offenses of Honour, Reputation and Public Morality
XVI. Offenses against Public Liberty