Published: 2025-05-07

Malicious Obstruction of Religious Acts in Light of the Provisions of the Penal Code

Katarzyna Majchrzak
Canon Law. Legal and Historical Quarterly
Section: Articles and dissertations
https://doi.org/10.21697/pk.2025.68.1.05

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the criminal offense of maliciously obstructing the public performance of religious acts, funeral ceremonies, or mourning rites. The discussion primarily focuses on the legal interest protected by this provision, the characteristics of the perpetrator, and the objective elements of the offense. Any individual capable of bearing criminal responsibility may be deemed the perpetrator. Particular attention is given to the perpetrator’s intent and malicious motivation, which constitute key elements of this offense.

Keywords:

freedom of religion, public religious act, funeral rites, malicious obstruction

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Majchrzak, K. (2025). Malicious Obstruction of Religious Acts in Light of the Provisions of the Penal Code. Canon Law. Legal and Historical Quarterly, 68(1), 87–105. https://doi.org/10.21697/pk.2025.68.1.05

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