The Polish Criminal Code divides into three parts: general, specific, and military. The general part regulates, among other things, principles of criminal responsibility. The execution of the Code is guided by rules set out by the Act containing provisions on the structure of the Code, procedures, and the principles of punishment. The Act specifies that criminal provisions apply only in cases where the violation of the laws does not fall under the auspices of the Criminal Code. If a crime violates two or more laws, the court may sentence the offender for one crime based on all the laws involved. The Criminal Code is complemented by other laws, such as the Motor Vehicle Code and the Construction Law, which include provisions on criminal offenses. The Code also contains transitional and adaptation provisions. The core of the Code comprises articles explaining the legal terms used and the forbidden behaviors. The provisions of the Code do not apply if the other laws explicitly exclude their application. The Criminal Code is a legal act that governs criminal responsibility, offenses, and punishments and is adopted as a law.