Whoever, being able so to do without incriminating himself, his spouse, or any ascendant or descendant, refrains from communicating, to the judicial or police authorities, evidence of the innocence of any person in custody awaiting trial for felony or misdemeanour, or, notwithstanding that the judgment may not be final, convicted of felony or misdemeanour, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) month to 3 (three) years or with fine of from CFAF 20 000 (twenty thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000 (one million) or with both such imprisonment and fine.
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In force from 12-07-2016
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