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SECTION 77 — Accident and Physical Compulsion

In French Cas fortuit et contrainte matérielle

No criminal responsibility shall arise from accident or from irresistible physical compulsion.

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Irresponsibility and diminished responsibility Criminal responsibility of natural persons and corporate bodies

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ARTICLE 77 — Cas fortuit et contrainte matérielle

Section 77 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007

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SECTION 77 — Accident and Physical Compulsion

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