Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 230
230. The crime of wilful bodily harm shall be excusable -
(a) in the cases mentioned as excuses for wilful homicide
in article 227( a) and ( b);
(b) in the cases mentioned as excuses for wilful homicide
in article 227( c);
(c) if it is provoked by any crime whatsoever against the
person;
(d) in the cases mentioned as excuses for wilful homicide
in article 227( d).
Punishment for
excusable bodily
harm referred to
in paragraph (a)
of s.230,
Amended by:
V .1868.15;
XI.1900.34;
XIII.1980.7.
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