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

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SECTION 287 — Interest of Victim

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