Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 226C

226C. Notwithstanding the provisions of articles 225, 226 and 226A, a person will not be criminally liable if, confronted wit h a present or imminent danger to another person, he performs an ac t necessary to ensure the safety of that person, whether or not t he act actually ensures the safety of the person: Provided that this article shall not apply where the means used are disproportionate to the seriousness of the threat or where the act is performed with malice or gross negligence. Aggravating circumstances. Added by: II.2026.19.