The Penal Code was enacted to regulate the “Ta zeeri” crime and penalties. Those committing crimes of “Hodod”, “Qessass” and “Diat” shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Islamic religious law (the Hanafi religious jurisprudence). This Code entered into force nine months after its publication on 25/02/1396 (May 15, 2017) in Official Gazette Extraordinary Issue No. 1260.