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SECTION 75 — Ignorance of Law and Motive

Neither ignorance of the law nor motive shall be material to criminal responsibility

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Criminal responsibility of natural persons and corporate bodies

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ARTICLE 75 — Ignorance et mobile

Section 75 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007

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SECTION 75 — Ignorance of Law and Motive

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