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SECTION 152 — Contempt

In French Définition de l'outrage

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(1) A contempt shall mean any defamation, abuse or threat conveyed by gesture, word or cry uttered in any place open to the public, or by any procedure intended to reach the public. (2) The exceptions defined by Section 306 shall be applicable to contempt. (3) Prosecution shall be barred by the lapse of four months from commission of the offence or from the last step in preparation or prosecution.
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Felonies and misdemeanours against the state Offences against public authority service legislatif et reglementaire

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ARTICLE 152 — Définition de l'outrage

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Section 152 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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