The Effect Of Ignorance Of Criminal Law And Facts On Criminal Responsibility

Authors

  • Abbas Hikmat Farman University of Diyala - College of Law and Political Science Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55716/

Keywords:

Ignorance of the law, availability of knowledge, ignorance of circumstances

Abstract

Ignorance of the law is a serious violation of the law, and the knowledge that leads to it is considered a crime, not a permissible act. Ignorance of the law, when committing a criminal act, leads to the prohibition of ignorance of the law, which is considered an essential element of the crime. Knowledge of the law leads to the intent to commit a crime, and ignorance of the law can lead to the execution of the crime. Ignorance of the law can lead to the execution of the crime, and the perpetrator cannot commit any wrongdoing. The Iraqi law, in particular, adopted a rule for applying knowledge of the law and stipulated that ignorance of the law is not an excuse. The purpose of enforcing these laws is to provide basic public protection, maintain security and stability, and is entirely consistent with what is enacted through knowledge of governmental laws.

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Published

2026-06-15

How to Cite

The Effect Of Ignorance Of Criminal Law And Facts On Criminal Responsibility. (2026). Journal of Juridical and Political Science, 15(1), 15-38. https://doi.org/10.55716/