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SECTION 339 — Saving Mother

In French Exceptions

(1) Neither of the two foregoing Sections apply to acts performed by a qualified person and proved necessary for the saving of the mother from grave danger to her health. (2) In case of pregnancy resulting from rape, abortion by a qualified medical practitioner after certificate by the prosecution of a good case shall constitute no offence.
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Children and the family Felonies and misdemeanours against private interest

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Texte français

ARTICLE 339 — Exceptions

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Section 339 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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