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SECTION 270 — Contempt of Minister of Religion

In French Offense à un ministre du culte

Whoever strikes or publicly insults a minister of religion on account of his ministry shall be punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) month to 3 (three) years

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Public worship Felonies and misdemeanours against the general interest

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ARTICLE 270 — Offense à un ministre du culte

Section 270 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007

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SECTION 270 — Contempt of Minister of Religion

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