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SECTION 361 — Adultery

In French Adultère

(1) A woman who, being married, has sexual intercourse with a man other than her husband shall be punished with imprisonment for from 2 (two) to 6 (six) months or with fine of from CFAF 25 000 (twenty-five thousand) to CFAF 100 000 (one hundred thousand). (2) A husband who has sexual intercourse with a woman other than his wife or wives shall be punished as provided in Subsection 1 above. However, the burden of proof of the existence of a polygamous union shall lie with the husband. (3) No prosecution may be commenced without the complaint of the wronged spouse. (4) The connivance or condonation of the wronged spouse shall bar the commencement or continuation of any prosecution. (4)Consent by the wronged spouse to resume cohabitation shall put an end to the effects of conviction. 139
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ARTICLE 361 — Adultère

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Section 361 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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