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SECTION 287 — Interest of Victim

The infliction of harm and the use of force shall constitute no offence where proved to be justified by the immediate necessity of avoiding greater harm to the victim.

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Felonies and misdemeanours against private interest

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ARTICLE 287 — Intérêt de la victime

SECTION 275Murder
SECTION 276Capital Murder
SECTION 277Grievous Harm
SECTION 277-1Genital Mutilation
SECTION 277-2Prevention of Growth of Organ
SECTION 277-3Torture
SECTION 278Assault Occasioning Death
SECTION 279Assault Occasioning Grievous Harm
SECTION 280Simple Harm
SECTION 281Slight Harm
SECTION 282Desertion of Incapable
SECTION 283Failure to Assist
SECTION 284Mistake as to Victim
SECTION 285Constructive Force
SECTION 286Medical Treatment
SECTION 287Interest of Victim
SECTION 288Sport
SECTION 289Unintentional Killing and Harm
SECTION 290Drivers of Vehicles

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SECTION 287 — Interest of Victim

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