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SECTION 17 — Penalties and Offences to be prescribed

In French Légalité des peines et des infractions

No penalty or measure may be imposed unless provided by law, and except in respect of an offence lawfully defined.

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Punishment and prevention

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ARTICLE 17 — Légalité des peines et des infractions

Section 17 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007

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SECTION 17 — Penalties and Offences to be prescribed

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