Description

Loi n°2018-16 du 28 décembre 2018 establishes the Penal Code of the Republic of Benin, providing a comprehensive legal framework for defining offenses and prescribing penalties. The law codifies criminal offenses, including crimes against individuals, property, and the state, as well as outlining procedures for prosecution and sentencing. It includes provisions related to criminal liability, punishment, and mitigating factors, while also specifying offenses such as theft, assault, fraud, corruption, and other acts harmful to public order and security.