Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Criminal
Indecent Assault and Immoral Touching
Decision reference: Criminal Court of Cassation Decision No. 1803/2022, referring to Penal Code Articles 296–299 and 305.
The distinction lies in the seriousness of the physical act. If it extends to intimate areas that society regards as private and protected, it constitutes indecent assault; if it remains at the level of touching without contact with such areas, it is an immoral act according to the stated principle.
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Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Criminal
Updated: 22 September 2026
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
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The distinction lies in the seriousness of the physical act. If it extends to intimate areas that society regards as private and protected, it constitutes indecent assault; if it remains at the level of touching without contact with such areas, it is an immoral act according to the stated principle.
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What is the distinction between indecent assault and immoral touching?
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The distinction lies in the seriousness of the physical act. If it extends to intimate areas that society regards as private and protected, it constitutes indecent assault; if it remains at the level of touching without contact with such areas, it is an immoral act according to the stated principle.
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