1
The historical Fetha contains corporal and spiritual penalties for fornication, adultery, incest, and other prohibited sexual acts. This reconstruction preserves the categories while distinguishing historical punishment from present enforceability.
2
Adultery concerns breach of an existing marriage covenant; fornication concerns sexual union outside marriage; coercive sexual assault is a distinct offense against bodily integrity and consent.
3
No victim of sexual violence shall be treated as though coercion created voluntary participation.
4
Incest prohibitions protect household order and vulnerable relations and are governed by the degrees recognized in the received law.
5
Exploitation of servants, dependents, minors, prisoners, or persons under authority is aggravated by the imbalance of power.
6
Ecclesiastical penance does not substitute for civil protection, support of children, restitution, or criminal accountability.
7
False accusation in sexual matters can destroy life and reputation and therefore requires careful proof.