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Article 256 Revised Penal Code Philippines

Article 256 Revised Penal Code

Article 256 of the Revised Penal Code is about Intentional abortion. It is under Chapter One (Destruction Of Life) of Title Eight (Crimes Against Persons) of the Code.

Intentional abortion

Any person who shall intentionally cause an abortion shall suffer:

1. The penalty of reclusion temporal, if he shall use any violence upon the person of the pregnant woman.

2. The penalty of prision mayor if, without using violence, he shall act without the consent of the woman.

3. The penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods, if the woman shall have consented.


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See also  Article 166 Revised Penal Code Philippines

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